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episode 5124: Why The Autocrats Are Winning
Historian and 'Atlantic' journalist Anne Applebaum talks about how authoritarian rulers have joined together, creating a network of economic and political support that counteracts the impact of sanctions, while suppressing the spread of democracy.
Also, John Powers reviews HBO Max's comedy series 'Sort Of.'