On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we dig into the vast divide forming across the globe as the battle between democracy and autocracy reaches a boiling point not seen since the last World War. Italy has elected as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the hard-right Brothers of Italy, a party which is the most direct descendant of Mussolini’s fascist party. Protests in Iran have erupted after the alleged killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Russia’s mobilization against Ukraine has gotten off to a humiliating start as citizens of military age flee the country. Meanwhile, back in the United States, the Republicans have pitched their ‘Commitment For Cruelty’ plan, which is thin on policy, but full of ways they plan to strip back Americans’ rights. Donald Trump held another deranged, yet sparsely-attended rally. The Texas Tribune festival featured a range of speakers including Liz Cheney, Pete Buttegieg, Gavin Newsom. Oh, and Ted Cruz got booed and heckled, too. The stark contrast between democratic and autocratic forces have never been greater, and we break it all down on today’s episode! If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe! New episodes of The MeidasTouch Podcast release every Tuesday & Friday at 5am ET. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: Thuma: https://thuma.co/touch Learn more about our guest Sheena King: https://www.sheenakingfortexas.com Shop Meidas Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices