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The Modern Authoritarian Playbook | Bird's Eye
Join the editors as they discuss democratic backsliding. What is it? Why do today's aspiring autocrats use different tactics than their predecessors?…
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Last Week's Digest + A Throwback
This week, Spectacles looks closely at how "free trade" has undermined international and domestic support of democracy.…
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Robber Barons and Stationary Bandits | Bird's Eye
Join Harry and Philip as they explore how aspects of "stationary bandit" authoritarianism persist in America!…
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Last Week's Digest + A Throwback
From our little econ theories to a finance-minister-turned-dictator, don't miss out on all these fascinating stories.…
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The Bandit in Portugal? | Bird's Eye
Join the editors as they continue their analysis of dictatorship! This week, we turn to midcentury Portugal to look at the autocratic Salazar.…
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Last Week's Digest + A Throwback
From immigration complexities to theories about how dictatorship works, you're sure to learn something from Spectacles.…
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The Stationary Bandit Theory | Bird's Eye
Join the editors for the first episode of our newest series, on dictatorship, democracy, and development!…
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Last Week's Digest + A Throwback
From Estonian bureaucracy to the breakdown of Tunisian democracy, you're sure to learn something from Spectacles.…
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Making American Elections Healthier | Bird's Eye
Join Harry, Philip, and special guest Benjamin Singer to discuss approval voting and other important ideas for how we can improve our elections.…
