EPISODE · Jun 21, 2024 · 31 MIN
“Protect Democracy” Warns How Trump 2.0 Could Lead to Authoritarianism
from Political Breakdown · host KQED
Authoritarianism is rising around the globe … but why? Marisa and Scott are joined by Ben Raderstorf, a policy advocate at Protect Democracy who helps direct policy and communications work around systemic threats to American democracy. They talk about the seven basic tactics used by modern authoritarians, how a Trump 2.0 presidency will bring the U.S. closer to autocracy and some reasons for hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Authoritarianism is rising around the globe … but why? Marisa and Scott are joined by Ben Raderstorf, a policy advocate at Protect Democracy who helps direct policy and communications work around systemic threats to American democracy. They talk about the seven basic tactics used by modern authoritarians, how a Trump 2.0 presidency will bring the U.S. closer to autocracy and some reasons for hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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