This podcast reveals how tyrants win

The podcast, produced by The Atlantic magazine, features Anne Applebaum and Peter Pomerantsev, who delve into the current state of autocracy in America. Applebaum, a journalist and historian, has authored several significant works, including 'Red Famine' and 'Autocracy, Inc.' Pomerantsev, an expert on disinformation, has a personal history tied to the Soviet Union, having lived in Moscow during the early years of Putin's regime. He witnessed the transformation of Russia from a flawed democracy to a harsh dictatorship, which informs his perspective on contemporary political trends. The podcast aims to analyze the gradual erosion of democratic norms and the rise of authoritarianism, emphasizing that the threat is not a distant possibility but a present reality. By examining these dynamics, the hosts seek to raise awareness and encourage listeners to recognize and resist the encroachment of autocratic governance in their own society.