Does America Need a Dictator?

In this episode, we take on the growing argument that America’s political system is so broken that only a dictator or “strongman” can fix it. We unpack why that idea is gaining traction, particularly among young men who feel shut out of the economic and political system, and why frustration with corruption, housing, jobs, and the future can make radical solutions increasingly appealing.
We look at lessons from the Spanish Civil War, the dangers of concentrating power in a single person, and the fundamental problem with assuming the “right” dictator will remain benevolent or willingly give up…