What is Authoritarianism? w/ Tianna Mays of Democracy Defenders Action

Redacted History

Dr. André White

History, Education, Society & Culture

4.8 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Americans are scared about what they are witnessing. To try and make sense of what’s happening and how to resist, many are drawing comparisons to European authoritarianism. It might feel more comfortable to look overseas, but that is short-sighted. America’s vulnerability lies in its unresolved. Let's talk about Authoritarianism. Find out more about Democracy Defenders Action here: https://www.democracydefendersaction.org Democracy Defenders Action (501c4) is leading the battle to safeguard American democracy and protect against the rising threat of autocracy. They work with a diverse coalition of pro-democracy partners to uphold the rule of law, fight government corruption, and defend the Constitution against abusive and authoritarian overreach. DDA works in courts and in public opinion to defend the rule of law, fight corruption, and protect voting rights across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to an Airwave Media podcast.
0:04.3	What do you get when you take two childhood friends with a passion for unexplored history and a whole lot of booze?
0:10.2	You get us, Queens podcast. And here at Queens, we are spilling the tea on all kinds of women from history.
0:16.2	From New Orleans voodoo queen, Marie LeVoe to Marie Antoinette, and everything in between. Each queen is paired
0:23.2	with a cocktail recipe that will totally get you in the mood to hear the fun, dramatic, and juicy
0:27.9	stories of fascinating women from history. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers.
0:34.2	This episode of the Redacted History Podcast is brought to you by Democracy Defenders Action.
0:40.3	Democracy Defender's Action confronts anti-democratic, autocratic, and un-American action with action,
0:47.5	primarily by bolstering an independent and open media and civic spaces,
0:52.4	partnering with like-minded organizations and allies
0:55.5	at every level of government
0:57.1	to combat efforts to destroy American democracy,
1:00.3	remaining nimble and vigilant to adjust their plan
1:03.0	as threats change often rapidly
1:05.0	to outmaneuver enemies of democracy
1:07.0	and defeat autocracy however it presents itself.
1:10.4	You can see what
1:10.9	democracy defenders action is all about in the show notes below authoritarianism
1:16.6	the enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of
1:22.5	personal freedom now I want you to close your eyes and ask yourself this
1:27.4	question what is authoritarianism what does Now I want you to close your eyes and ask yourself this question.
1:29.0	What is authoritarianism?
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