Sep 7, 2026 · 55 min · 13 segments
How do authoritarian leaders use threats, illusions and force to seize and maintain power? And what does it take for truth and justice to prevail? *IDEAS* explores the rise and fall of pivotal…
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If you're listening to this, I already know you have great taste in podcasts.
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