Autocracy in America Season 3: Rewriting US Political Rules

The Trump Administration's Project

• 🏛️ The Trump administration is described as making radical, unprecedented changes to American institutions and the political system.
• 🌍 Host Anne Applebaum draws parallels to how elected leaders in other countries have assaulted their own political systems to rule without challenge.

Impact on American Lives

• 🇺🇸 The season will introduce Americans whose lives have been changed as a result of these policies, including a US citizen and veteran arrested by ICE agents.
• 🔬 Concerns are raised about the termination of funding for life-saving research and cuts to university research.

Shifting Legal and Political Landscape

• ⚖️ There's an observation that many things previously thought illegal now appear to be legal, making it difficult to track.
• 🗳️ The narrative suggests that when people perceive actions as too hard or dangerous, they may not vote, impacting the political process.

Season 3 Focus

• 🎤 Anne Applebaum, host of "Autocracy in America," will explain the Trump White House's efforts to rewrite the rules of US politics.
• 🗓️ New episodes are set to arrive in January 2026, focusing on who wins America.