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From Mussolini to Putin and Xi, "Gambling for Resurrection" is a Strongman Specialty
When authoritarians feel threatened, they may take reckless action
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 24
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Reg. Info Today's Q&A w/ Richard Painter, 1-2pmET
Welcome back to Lucid! Here is the link to register for today’s Q&A, 1-2pmET. Please check your spam folder if you register and don’t receive a link to…
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 20
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Fox News "Takeover" of the Capitol: When Politics Becomes Spectacle, Democracy is at Risk
Welcome back to Lucid, and a big hello to all new subscribers!
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 18
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When Politics Becomes Spectacle. Essay Coming Tomorrow
Welcome back to Lucid and hello to all new subscribers. Mark your calendars for our regular Friday Q&A on Jan. 20, 1-2pmET. Terrell Jermaine Starr has a…
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 17
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Reg. Info Today's Q&A 1-2pmET
And a primer on Oscar Niemeyer modernist icons in Brasilia, including the three government buildings trashed by far-right extremists
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 13
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Brazil's Insurrection Reminds Us of the Power of Strongman Personality Cults
Bolsonaro and Trump show us the danger and durability of personality cults.
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 10
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Reg. Info Lucid Q&A Tonight 8-9pmET
Hello to everyone! I’m looking forward to our gathering tonight at 8-9pmET. Here is the link to register. Please check your spam folder if you register…
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 8
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Q1 2023 Forecast Is Here
Monitoring Russia, China, Israel, and the US
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 7
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Q1 2023 Forecast Is Here
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Reg. Info Q&A Today, 1-2pmET
And a Colorado landscape with a twist
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 6
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My Report for the Jan. 6 Committee
Contributing to the Jan. 6 Committee's work was an honor and the highlight of my career
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 6
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In the GOP, Serial Liar and Fraudster Santos has Found His Tribe
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 3
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Q1 2023 Forecast Coming Jan. 6; Q&A is Jan. 8 8-9pmET
Hello to all Founding members. I hope your 2023 is starting well. Thank you for your generous support of Lucid! I will be hosting a Q&A exclusively for…
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jan 2
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Q1 2023 Forecast Coming Jan. 6; Q&A is Jan. 8 8-9pmET
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