Authoritarianism
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to BREAKING NEWS!! 1/22/2026
This episode delivers a scathing critique of Donald Trump's perceived cognitive decline and the alleged authoritarian actions of his administration, from ICE operations to international diplomacy.
Born in Evin Prison, Iranian Author on Protests Against “Authoritarian, Theocratic Regime”
Iranian author Sahar Delejani, born in Evin Prison, dissects the widespread, working-class protests against Iran's "authoritarian, theocratic regime," detailing its brutal suppression and the Revolutionary Guard's economic stranglehold.
LIVE: Governor Newsom Gets FINAL REVENGE on Trump at DAVOS
Governor Gavin Newsom details his aggressive 'fight fire with fire' political strategy against the Trump administration, criticizing corporate complicity and defending California's progressive governance at Davos.
Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
This episode exposes multiple fronts where American democracy, economic stability, and social justice are under pressure, from Alabama's gerrymandering tactics and disproportionate police force in Louisiana to Trump's global destabilization and rising drug costs.
Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
This episode dissects critical threats to American democracy, from Alabama's gerrymandering tactics and Trump's attempts to politicize the Federal Reserve to the weaponization of legal processes and the global embarrassment caused by his rhetoric.
Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
This episode exposes Alabama's 'trigger bill' designed to dilute Black voting power, dissects Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and critiques the political hypocrisy in the Epstein investigation, alongside the global and domestic impacts of Trump's rhetoric and policies.
I Don’t Know If I Can Take Much More Of This | The Kyle Kulinski Show
Kyle Kulinski expresses extreme frustration and alarm over Donald Trump's recent actions and statements, framing them as evidence of mental instability, authoritarian tendencies, and a direct threat to global stability and the U.S. economy.
World Leaves US Behind; Greenland, Minnesota Fights Back w/ Adam Federman, Rep Aisha Gomez | MR Live
This episode dissects the global shift away from US hegemony, highlighted by a Davos speech, and the escalating federal authoritarianism in Minnesota, where ICE agents operate with impunity against immigrant communities.
Sen. Bernie Sanders | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #635
Senator Bernie Sanders details the systemic failures in American healthcare, the corrupting influence of wealth on politics, and the existential threats posed by unchecked AI development, advocating for a political revolution to empower working people.
Oxfam Warns of Rising Authoritarianism & Billionaire Boom
Oxfam International reveals how a massive surge in billionaire wealth is not just an economic issue, but a direct driver of political power, media control, and the erosion of democracy, leading to a global shift from democracies to oligarchies.
Trump Pushes US to THE BRINK After ICE MURDER | PoliticsGirl
The host argues that the Trump administration is using ICE operations in Minneapolis as a 'test case' to suppress dissent and establish a police state, leveraging the Insurrection Act and discrediting local leaders.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Watch Donald Trump Unravel On Live TV!
Don Lemon dissects Donald Trump's 'desperate' White House briefing, framing his rhetoric on immigration, NATO, and a Nobel Peace Prize as a calculated distraction from deeper issues and a sign of a 'fragile ego' that is eroding global trust.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to BREAKING NEWS!! 1/20/2026
Ben Meiselas addresses internal network changes, critiques Donald Trump's recent press conference as 'demented and deranged,' and highlights global leaders' responses to perceived US instability, including Canada and Greenland preparing for potential American invasions.
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.
