Authoritarianism
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Lines have been crossed and there’s no going back
The host argues that the Trump administration has crossed critical lines into authoritarianism, citing the arrest of a journalist and calls to nationalize elections, while also advising on how to engage with former Trump supporters who now admit their error.
Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
A national town hall convenes leading journalism organizations and advocates to dissect the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., particularly for independent and Black journalists, following recent high-profile arrests.
GOP prepares for life after Trump as strongman loses control
David Pakman predicts the end of the MAGA movement with Trump's presidency, detailing how his health decline, political unpopularity, and the 'authoritarian paradox' are causing his allies to prepare for a post-Trump GOP.
Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
This national town hall dissects the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., highlighting the disproportionate impact on Black and independent journalists and outlining critical collective actions for protection.
Is Trump Going to Demolish the Kennedy Center?
Donald Trump's 'Truth announcement' of a two-year closure and renovation for the 'Trump Kennedy Center' is framed by hosts JVL and Sunny Bunch as a politically motivated, ego-driven takeover that has disastrously politicized a cultural institution and tanked its attendance.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | White House Targets Black Journalists & Freedom Of The Press!
Don Lemon and Joy Reid discuss the alarming trend of the White House targeting Black journalists and weaponizing legal systems against perceived political enemies, highlighting threats to press freedom and democratic processes.
Trump’s Blueprint for Breaking Elections (w/ Ian Bassin) | Mona Charen Show
Ian Bassin, founder of Protect Democracy, details how Trump's predictable playbook to subvert elections and undermine democratic institutions can be countered through strategic litigation, state-level reforms, and robust citizen engagement.
LIVE: Trump CULT EXPERT Reveals His TACTICS!!
A cult expert and organizational psychologist breaks down Trumpism as a sophisticated psychological warfare campaign, detailing tactics like demoralization and gaslighting, and offering strategies for individual and collective resistance.
WHOA: Epstein files deal FATAL blow to TOP TRUMP ALLY
Newly released Epstein files implicate Elon Musk and Donald Trump, while recent events like Don Lemon's arrest and an FBI raid in Georgia highlight alleged weaponization of government and threats to press freedom under the Trump administration.
Trump’s DOJ arrests journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort
Federal agents under the Trump administration arrested prominent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a protest, sparking widespread outrage and concerns about press freedom and authoritarian tactics.
LIVE: Epstein BOMBSHELLS and Trump’s ATTACK on US LAWS!! | Legal AF
The hosts dissect alleged bombshells from the Epstein document release, the controversial FBI raid on Georgia election offices, and the arrest of journalist Don Lemon, framing these events as a coordinated assault on the rule of law and independent media by the Trump administration.
Jim Acosta issues Trump SMACKDOWN amid Don Lemon arrest
Jim Acosta and Brian Tyler Cohen assert that Donald Trump's actions, including Don Lemon's arrest, are authoritarian tactics designed to silence the press, demanding collective resistance from journalists.
Trump GETS CAUGHT as 3 MILLION Epstein Files REMAIN MISSING!!
The Trump administration's Department of Justice is accused of withholding 3 million critical Epstein documents under false privilege claims, while simultaneously failing to protect victims' identities in the released files, signaling a deliberate cover-up and systemic incompetence.
Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested by the Trump administration on questionable charges, an action framed as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the simultaneous release of damaging Epstein files.
Trump’s DOJ arrests journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort
The Trump administration's arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort is framed as a politically motivated attack on press freedom, weaponizing the justice system to silence critical voices and intimidate the media.
Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
The Trump administration's arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a church protest is framed as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the release of damaging Epstein files.
Trump DOJ Arrested Don Lemon, Georgia Fort. Black Press Freedom on the Line. Epstein Files
The Trump Department of Justice arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort on the same day it released millions of pages of Epstein files, prompting widespread condemnation and concerns about press freedom and political weaponization.
Do they think they will get away with this?
David Pakman dissects the escalating hypocrisy and dangerous policies of the Trump administration, from ICE's militarized tactics to Melania's incoherent defense and Trump's own cognitive lapses, arguing for accountability at the highest levels.
BREAKING: Don Lemon ARRESTED!
Don Lemon and fellow journalist Georgia Fort were arrested by federal agents, sparking outrage and raising alarms about press freedom and authoritarian tactics by the Trump administration.
Sarah & JVL Are Furious | Secret Podcast
JVL and Sarah Longwell express outrage over the weaponization of the Department of Justice, the arrest of journalist Don Lemon, and the broader erosion of democratic norms by the current administration, highlighting dangerous hypocrisy in law enforcement.
CASUAL FRIDAY w/ Digby, Bryan Quinby, Chris James | MR Live
The Majority Report hosts and guests dissect the alarming erosion of civil liberties, press freedom, and democratic norms under the current administration, highlighting the perceived strategic failures of the Democratic Party to counter these threats.
BREAKING: DON LEMON ARRESTED ILLEGALLY; HASAN BANNED; TRUMP SAYS “ARREST OBAMA”!!!
This episode exposes a series of alarming events, from alleged illegal arrests of journalists and Twitch bans for anti-Zionist comments to Trump's calls for Obama's arrest and the escalating, brutal tactics of ICE, all framed as a rapid descent into fascism and global instability.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 1/29/26
The hosts dissect recent actions and rhetoric by Donald Trump and his allies, framing them as deliberate authoritarian tactics aimed at undermining democratic processes, exacerbating wealth disparity, and destabilizing international relations.
ICE agents in Trouble as under the bus goes Bovino
David Pakman analyzes how authoritarian systems like the Trump administration use scapegoating to maintain power, the Federal Reserve's independence from political pressure, and a Senate candidate's progressive platform, exposing the political calculations behind public actions.