Podcast HackWhy Are We Drawn to Dictators?By Dan Snow's History Hit, Anne Applebaum, David Runciman, Robert Saunders
In a Nutshell
In this May 2024 episode of Dan Snow's History Hit, renowned experts in political science and history explain the ongoing crisis of democracy around the globe.
Favorite Quote
There is no dictatorship that can persist very long in maintaining the interests of the public and of ordinary people. Dictatorships invariably begin to work on behalf of dictators.
Anne Applebaum
Introduction
Independent polls from around the world show that younger generations are losing faith in the democratic system.
As global political, economic, and environmental crises converge, more and more voters seem to believe authoritarian regimes are the only way out.
Dan Snow is a historian and TV host whose podcast, History Hit, provides historical context for the burning social and political issues that concern us today.
In this episode from May 2024, Snow is joined by journalist Anne Applebaum, historian Robert Saunders, and political scientist David Runciman to discuss the allure of dictators and the future of democracy.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.The democratic process can be frustrating in times of crisis
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