How Democracies Die with Ruth Ben-Ghiat
<p>On today’s episode, the brothers speak with NYU professor, historian, author and expert on authoritarianism & dictatorships, Ruth Ben-Ghiat. During the interview, the team discusses Ruth’s take on the January 6 insurrection, deprogramming the GQP cult and tangible solutions to stop the fascist tactics of the Republican Party. The brothers go on to talk about the need for a living wage, ludicrous QAnon/insurrectionist court defenses and much, much more. Jordy (me) writes these recaps, so I’d also like to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRETT - I LOVE YOU BROTHA!! Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for NEW episodes of ‘The MeidasTouch Podcast!!!</p> <p><em><strong>Right now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to </strong></em><a href="//freshly.com/meidas"><em><strong>freshly.com/meidas</strong></em></a><em><strong>! Do not miss out on this incredible offer.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Buy Meidas Merch at </strong></em><a href="//store.meidastouch.com"><em><strong>store.meidastouch.com</strong></em></a><em><strong>.</strong></em></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>
June 11, 2021
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On today’s episode, the brothers speak with NYU professor, historian, author and expert on authoritarianism & dictatorships, Ruth Ben-Ghiat. During the interview, the team discusses Ruth’s take on the January 6 insurrection, deprogramming the GQP cult and tangible solutions to stop the fascist tactics of the Republican Party. The brothers go on to talk about the need for a living wage, ludicrous QAnon/insurrectionist court defenses and much, much more. Jordy (me) writes these recaps, so I’d also like to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRETT - I LOVE YOU BROTHA!! Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for NEW episodes of ‘The MeidasTouch Podcast!!!
Right now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to freshly.com/meidas! Do not miss out on this incredible offer.
Buy Meidas Merch at store.meidastouch.com.
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