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Kleptocracy, Inc. — with Anne Applebaum | Prof G Conversations
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May 8, 2025
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Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Scott to discuss the rise of kleptocracy in America, the global playbook of autocrats, and solutions to our democratic slide. Follow Anne, @anneapplebaum. 56:57 - Do you encourage young people to enter your industry? Please support this channel by subscribing here: www.youtube.com/@TheProfGPod Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://profgmedia.com/ #scottgalloway #anneapplecaum #autocracy #politics #kleptocracy #kakistocracy #republican #conservative #liberal #democrat #america #conservatism #podcast #podcastshow #usa #trump #profg
- 0:00In this episode
- 1:17What is a kleptocracy?
- 3:08Have there been leaders like President Trump in history?
- 4:11Have we been in a kleptocracy for a while?
- 7:10Are we in an autocracy?
- 8:34Who’s at fault?
- 13:53Are we in a kakistocracy?
- 17:16How do we get out of a kleptocracy?
- 24:24Are there any parallels between today’s America and Nazi Germany?
- 31:33Is the U.S. likely to end up like Nazi Germany?
- 35:10What are likely scenarios about the future of the U.S.?
- 39:17How do we respond to an authoritarian?
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