Muriel Blaive

Socio-political historian of post-communist center Europe with a focus on Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic. Specializes in oral history and everyday life history.

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Apr 12, 2025 • 1h 5min

Pandemic Power: The Covid Response and the Erosion of Democracy - A Liberal Critique

Muriel Blaive, a socio-political historian specializing in post-communist Europe, joins for a deep dive into her latest book on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on democracy. She discusses how emergencies can erode democratic norms and suppress dissent, revealing parallels with past authoritarian regimes. Blaive critiques the role of liberal intellectuals in straying from their values, while highlighting the disparities caused by pandemic policies. The conversation is a call for critical debate and greater accountability in governance and media.

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