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Are Authoritarians Winning?

Journalists, politicians, authors, creators and newsmakers from our community and around the nation come together to take a hard look at the people, policy and events that shape our lives.

Are Authoritarians Winning?

Season 2 Episode 3 | 52m 10s | CC

Putin rattled the western world with his power play, and authoritarianism appears on the rise around the globe. Meanwhile, threats to democracy feel just as real right here at home.

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