Authoritarianism
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
TNL LIVE: Sundowning Trump Stumbles Through Press Event | The Next Level
The hosts dissect a chaotic, hours-long Trump press conference, revealing it as a desperate attempt to boost declining poll numbers and a dangerous display of unseriousness that accelerates the unraveling of the U.S.-led world order.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 1/19/26
The hosts detail a series of alleged authoritarian actions and corrupt schemes by Donald Trump, including threatening to invade Greenland, forming alliances with dictators, and obstructing justice regarding the Epstein files, arguing these actions are dismantling global stability and American democracy.
LIVE STOP TRUMP'S ICE TERROR Protests as Trump DOJ TARGETS Protesters | LIVE From Minneapolis
Live from Minneapolis, this report captures the intense, freezing protests against the Trump administration's escalated ICE operations and the local community's unwavering resistance, even as federal investigations target activists.
An Idiot's Tantrum Is Now U.S. Foreign Policy (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
The hosts dissect how the former president's 'tantrums' and 'idiotic' foreign policy decisions, like demanding Greenland and imposing tariffs on allies, are actively damaging US standing and democratic norms.
Iran’s Regime Hates This Film (w/ Sonny Bunch) | Mona Charen Show
Explore how Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi's latest smuggled film, 'It Was Only an Accident,' uses a gripping narrative to expose the pervasive corruption and moral dilemmas under an authoritarian regime, challenging viewers to confront universal questions of justice and reconciliation.
Trump's Greenland Text Is Publicly Embarrassing America
President Trump's bizarre text to Norway's Prime Minister, demanding Greenland and linking it to his unreceived Nobel Peace Prize, exposed a 'mob boss' approach to international relations that is driving Europe towards China and dismantling the American-led world order.
Trump’s Polls Are Slipping—So Why Does He Feel More Dangerous Than Ever?
Despite consistently low approval ratings, Donald Trump's administration is accelerating its authoritarian and isolationist policies, alienating allies and potentially solidifying an 'iron wall of opposition' among swing voters.
Crockett Senate Poll Questioned. Black Woman Fights Disenfranchisement. Assault on Black History.
Roland Martin and his panel dissect the political machinations undermining Black representation in Texas, the systemic disenfranchisement of Black voters in Tennessee, and the Trump administration's efforts to erase Black history from national coinage and academic institutions.
IHIP Next: Trump RAMPS UP Fascism as He Grows WEAK; Expert Breaks Down Why HE WILL FAIL!
Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat analyzes how the Trump administration's actions align with historical authoritarian playbooks, driven by fear and a strategy to weaken democratic institutions for consolidated power and personal gain.
Trump issues INSANE Nobel Peace Prize update | Another Day
The host critically dissects Donald Trump's acceptance of a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, contrasting it with the Nobel Committee's clarification and drawing parallels to historical authoritarian rhetoric and current ICE tactics.
They’re defending Insurrection Act as chaos hits the streets
David Pakman dissects the current political climate, from aggressive ICE actions in Minneapolis and Republican defense of the Insurrection Act, to Europe's growing distrust of the US and a fascism expert's departure.
Bannon & Tucker MOCK Lindsey Graham For Being MISERABLE About U.S. Not Striking Iran
The Young Turks hosts dissect recent controversies, from ICE agent conduct and media narratives to Trump's 'healthcare plan' and political campaign funding, highlighting what they frame as systemic issues and hypocrisy.
BREAKING: TRUMP RAIDING JOURNALISTS; FUENTES DEFENDS EPSTEIN! CANDACE SAYS CHARLIE KIRK TIME TRAVELS
This episode exposes a series of alarming actions by the Trump administration and right-wing figures, from FBI raids on journalists and ICE abuses to the normalization of pedophilia and the erosion of democratic norms, alongside a critical look at establishment Democrats' perceived failures.
Listen to Room Go Quiet as Rubio Says the Ugly Truth About Iran
This episode exposes the vast disconnect between Iran's ruling clerics and its people, arguing that Western ideological biases often hinder effective intervention against a brutal regime.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 1/15/26
The MeidasTouch hosts dissect a series of alarming political developments, from alleged financial corruption involving Venezuela and Qatar to domestic abuses of power and the erosion of democratic norms.
Insurrection act threat made by Trump as he falls asleep again
Donald Trump's administration faces intense scrutiny over threats to deploy the military against American protesters, bizarre public appearances, and economic policies promoting scarcity, while Gen Z voters show a dramatic shift away from his political brand.
Trump Threatens To Send MILITARY TROOPS Into Minnesota After SECOND ICE Shooting!!!
The Young Turks hosts dissect Trump's threats to deploy the military to Minnesota, the US's controversial oil dealings in Venezuela, and the alarming decline in public trust for government agencies like ICE, all while highlighting the erosion of democratic norms.
Trump Says We “Shouldn’t Even Have an Election.”
Donald Trump's 'joke' about canceling elections is framed not as a casual remark, but as a deliberate tactic that normalizes authoritarian ideas and tests the boundaries of political acceptability, echoing a broader pattern of 'half-irony' on the political right.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Another ICE Horror Story! They Have Blood On Their Hands
Don Lemon and guests dissect recent political events, from Trump's controversial 'Nobel Peace Prize' to a White House press secretary's meltdown and a protester's permanent blinding by ICE, framing them as symptoms of a dangerous authoritarian shift.
You Are A Domestic Terrorist Now | Ken Klippenstein TMR
Investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein reveals how National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM7) redefined 'domestic terrorism' to include anti-American, anti-capitalist, and anti-traditional family values sentiments, enabling a vast expansion of federal power and targeting of dissent.
Trump Ushers In Technoligarchy; Israel Bans Aid Groups In Gaza w/ Molly White, Amed Khan | MR Live
This episode exposes how the Trump administration's policies enable a 'technoligarchy' through crypto and AI influence, while Israel's aid blockade in Gaza facilitates an ethnic cleansing project, revealing a disturbing convergence of corporate power, authoritarianism, and humanitarian crisis.
HOT TOPICS | OUT OF CONTROL: Another ICE Shooting!
Don Lemon and Rep. Jimmy Gomez dissect the escalating federal agent actions in Minnesota and California, questioning official narratives and debating drastic measures to counter perceived government overreach, including a controversial call for the National Guard and a bill to prevent a Greenland invasion.
ICE losing the country as Trump goes bad in Detroit
ICE agents face widespread public disdain and fear, while Donald Trump's recent public appearances in Detroit reveal a pattern of incoherent claims, disinhibition, and authoritarian tendencies, prompting renewed calls for accountability.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & ICE Are On A Deadly Power Trip!
Don Lemon and guests condemn ICE's 'terrorizing' actions in Minneapolis and Donald Trump's 'deranged' fixation on Greenland, framing both as dangerous manifestations of unchecked power and authoritarianism.