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In the Shadow of Authoritarian Power: Americans Must Decide - Thom Hartmann
Will we stand with the generations who expanded freedom through resistance and sacrifice or surrender self-government to fear, force, and authoritarian power?
America must decide what kind of nation it will become.
Thom discusses a deeply unsettling pattern in American history: a crisis cycle occurring approximately every 80 years, forcing the nation to redefine itself. This concept, rooted in economic history, is explored through Neil Howe's "The Fourth Turning," highlighting how history patterns shape societal evolution. What kind of nation will we become? - Aired on 01/27/2026.
The written Daily Take: https://hartmannreport.com/p/once-again-under-the-shadow-of-authoritarian-211