Amanpour Are We Sleepwalking into an Autocracy?
Jan 31, 2025
Norm Eisen, a former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic and counsel to the House Judiciary Committee, and journalist Chris Hayes engage in a critical discussion about the alarming drift towards autocracy in the U.S. They draw parallels between recent events and global authoritarian trends, particularly highlighting Hungary. The conversation emphasizes the role of public awareness and vigilance in protecting democracy, while also exploring the power of attention in today’s digital landscape and its implications for political success.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Authoritarianism in America: A Cautionary Examination
03:46 • 16min
Echoes of History and the Vigilance Against Authoritarianism
19:57 • 3min
The Hero's Journey: Christopher Reeve's Legacy
23:09 • 17min
The Value of Attention in a Distracted World
39:55 • 5min
The Battle for Attention in the Digital Age
45:12 • 8min
The Power of Attention in Politics
53:29 • 5min