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The autocrats’ 12-step program
A leading scholar on how democracies die turns his lens on America
19 hrs ago
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Elise Labott
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Larry Diamond
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2
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45:12
Rubio's velvet glove
His charm offensive can't erase what Europe learned at Munich
Feb 16
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Elise Labott
20
4
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War and (board of peace) with Steven Cook
A recording from Elise Labott's live video
Feb 12
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Elise Labott
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Steven A. Cook
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39:56
Hot takes happy hour with Elise and Dany
Iran, Ukraine, the danger of Trump?, Tulsi, layoffs at the WaPo, and tribalism
Published on What the Hell is Going On?
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Feb 6
39:08
Iran can't count on a taco
Big ships, big promises, possible talks. What's Trump's objective?
Feb 4
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Elise Labott
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7
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January 2026
Hot takes happy hour with Elise and Dany
Iran, Syria, Minnesota, the World Cup, and technical support needed
Published on What the Hell is Going On?
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Jan 30
34:46
#HTHH with Elise & Dany
Davos, Iran, Greenland, NATO, and the virtues of being a grown-up
Published on What the Hell is Going On?
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Jan 25
42:10
The cost of "a piece of ice"
Trump found his Greenland off-Ramp. The damage Is done.
Jan 22
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Elise Labott
20
9
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Power without principles
A veteran diplomat on how Trump's threat-and-leverage approach could weaken America
Jan 21
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Elise Labott
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Tom Shannon
25
4
2
41:14
In Iran, a promise Trump can't wing
The Iranian people need real help , not a stunt.
Jan 14
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Elise Labott
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14
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Hot takes happy hour 🍸 with Dany and Elise
Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, Minnesota, and more
Published on What the Hell is Going On?
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Jan 9
45:26
The key to Arctic defense
A former US ambassador to NATO on why the United States doesn’t need to own Greenland to secure it.
Jan 9
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Elise Labott
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Ivo Daalder
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44:44
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