Disappeared in Daylight: America’s Shadowy Moves Towards Tyranny
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Summary:
Amid rising concerns of authoritarianism under Trump's administration, this episode looks into alleged expansions of mass deportation and citizenship stripping, with insights from Tim Snyder and other scholars of fascism. It explores the role of paramilitaries, nationalistic groups, and questions the resilience of democratic institutions. The discussion emphasizes the crucial role of citizen activism and protests as counterforces. Engaging with historical parallels, the episode warns against complacency and underscores the necessity of vigilance and resistance.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Authoritarian Expansion
0:28 - Disappearance of Citizens and Scholar Exodus
0:49 - Warnings from Tim Snyder
1:12 - Collapse of Democratic Institutions
1:56 - Threat of Single Party Rule
2:29 - Rise of Paramilitaries
3:08 - Possible Activation of the Insurrection Act
3:56 - Power of Protests
4:22 - Call for Citizen Resistance
5:09 - Historical Parallels and Call to Action
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Left in Exile Intro
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