Debate: Is Authoritarianism a Right-Wing Problem?
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Reason's Robby Soave and Katherine Mangu-Ward debate Zeteo's Mehdi Hasan and Rick Wilson on authoritarianism.
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1 hr 29 min
Reason's Robby Soave and Katherine Mangu-Ward debate Zeteo's Mehdi Hasan and Rick Wilson on authoritarianism.
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Plus: Stephen Miller's promotion to White House chief of staff, Democrats' push for progressive policies, and the emerging 2028 presidential field.
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