Putin And The Brand of Authoritarian Strongmen

Episode 38 of the Didn't See It Coming with Marc Stoiber podcast, hosted by Marc Stoiber, titled "Putin And The Brand of Authoritarian Strongmen" was published on July 18, 2018 and runs 16 minutes.

July 18, 2018 ·16m · Didn't See It Coming with Marc Stoiber

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Episode Description

This week, politics took a turn for the surreal as US President Trump kowtowed before Russian President Putin in Helsinki.

What is the allure of Putin? And why are we witnessing the proliferation of authoritarian leaders around the world?

Looking behind the headlines, I saw unmistakable corollations between politicians like Putin, and powerful brands. Drawing this comparison enabled me to explain our irrational attraction to people who exude control and powerful decisiveness, even when we know that these politicians - like the brands of cigarettes, junk food and alcohol - are ultimately going to harm us. ...

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