Trump’s Autocracy Blueprint Explored in New Podcast
Podcast explains how Trump follows a six‑step autocracy recipe.
The Conversation’s new podcast “The Making of an Autocrat” launched on 15 Jan 2026 outlines six stages that Trump is said to follow to create an autocracy. Drawing on the history of Hitler, Stalin, Mao and contemporary figures like Xi Jinping and Viktor Orban, the show explains each step with quotes from scholars. Step 1: hijack the Republican Party—Erica Frantz, Michigan State research professor, warns that party control removes executive limits. Step 2: recruit an architect—Emma Shortis cites Stephen Miller’s role in shaping Trump’s strategy. Step 3: manufacture a crisis—Natasha Lindstaedt notes Trump’s claims of an “invasion” of gang members. Step 4: beat the courts—Paul Collins discusses Trump’s attacks on the judiciary. Step 5: suppress the people—Lucan Way highlights threats to figures like James Comey, Kamala Harris, and Adam Schiff. Step 6: co‑opt the military—Joe Wright warns of using armed forces against domestic rivals. The six‑episode series features 217,700 academics speaking on 217,700 institutions worldwide and aims to dissect Trump’s path to authoritarian rule.
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