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How Authoritarian Leaders Use Propaganda and Power to Stay in Control | The Frank Figliuzzi Show
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8:49Now PlayingHow do authoritarian governments actually maintain control?
Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Frank Figliuzzi to explain how propaganda, targeted enemies, and power structures shape public perception and suppress opposition.
Using modern examples—including leaders like Donald Trump—this clip breaks down how authoritarian systems operate even without a traditional one-party state.
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