Most podcasters don’t think of themselves as political actors. They’re educators, entertainers, storytellers, analysts, hobbyists; people focused on a craft or a niche. Their goal is to inform, engage, or connect with an audience around a shared interest, not to wade into political conflict. But there are moments when the line between “political” and “non-political” stops being useful.
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How Podcasters Can Fight Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism doesn’t arrive with a single speech or a uniform. It creeps in through repetition, exhaustion, and the steady erosion of shared reality. It thrives when people stop trusting institutions, stop trusting each other, and stop believing their participation matters. Fight authoritarianism.