In the Window with Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Host Reed Galen is joined by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Author and Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. They discuss the role extremist groups play in a nation\u2019s evolution to authoritarianism, how every Trump rally since 2015 has been a radicalization site, and how the history of strongmen can inform our nation\u2019s current political moment. If you\u2019d like to hear more from Ruth, check out Lucid (her Substack newsletter) and pick up Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present. If you\u2019d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices