

Project 2025 (cont.): The Fascist Plan to Plunder the Government
24 snips Aug 26, 2024
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a historian and author known for her insights on authoritarianism, joins the discussion to unpack Project 2025. She highlights its alarming push toward centralized power and the threat it poses to democracy. Ben-Ghiat critiques the proposed tax policies, which favor the wealthy, and warns about the erosion of civil liberties. The conversation also touches on the manipulation of social media and the need for grassroots action to safeguard democratic values. A call to vigilance echoes throughout this timely and urgent dialogue.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Project 2025: Path to Authoritarianism
01:43 • 12min
Project 2025: A Threat to Democracy
14:05 • 5min
Project 2025: A Blueprint for Authoritarianism
18:47 • 17min
Examining the Tax Policies of Project 2025
35:29 • 2min
The Dangers of Project 2025
37:09 • 15min
Threats to Democracy and Grassroots Action
52:01 • 5min
Embracing Vulnerability: Conversations on Mental Health and Resilience
57:00 • 2min