Almost exactly a year ago today, and Masha Gessen's ideas have played out almost verbatim. As a young society that has grown accustomed to things "just working", we need to take heed of such insights and prepare accordingly.
Funny - I'm a huge Masha fan but I'd never though about where she lives. Maybe I imagined she lived in an igloo perched atop a tree house? I don't know, but now I do. She's excellent where ever she lives. Thank you. D.A., J.D., NYC
@@livingintheforest3963 It's an important book to read anytime. I read it some years before the Trump presidency and it certainly helped me understand everything that happened between that person and Putin at the time. Also made Trump very understandable since he's just a dumber would-be Putin.
Masha's microphone inadequacy was a distraction for the listener. Seems Commonwealth would arrange better. But thanks very much for the interview. And thanks to Masha for her outlook.
I prefer the term dictatorship or maybe totalitarianism. This terms have values that are much more negative than authoritarianism. Trump is not authoritative in any way.
No. There are dreams and there are facts. We need to teach a Civics class to all Americans especially Presidents and politicians. It's spelled out and needs to be respected. There are rules for democracy that must be respected. If you cannot follow them then find employment somewhere else. Plain and simple. Democracy is not a job for everyone. That's the truth. Get $$$ out of our elections.
I think Masha is the smartest woman ever for seeing the big picture and explaining it clearly to the lay person. Thank you!
Smartest person--Masha is NB and answers to "they"
The best way to interview Masha Gessen would be to let her talk as much as possible. The things she's talking about are not things we already know.
Smart observation.
The interviewer talks too much.
Why did i not hear of Masha Gessen before. This is enlightening and frightening at the same time. Gone read "Surviving Autocracy"
Almost exactly a year ago today, and Masha Gessen's ideas have played out almost verbatim. As a young society that has grown accustomed to things "just working", we need to take heed of such insights and prepare accordingly.
It's always a pleasure and a lesson to listen to Ms Gessen.
Amazing conversation, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just bought all Three of her current books including this one so glad I found this on TH-cam!
Funny - I'm a huge Masha fan but I'd never though about where she lives. Maybe I imagined she lived in an igloo perched atop a tree house? I don't know, but now I do. She's excellent where ever she lives. Thank you. D.A., J.D., NYC
just read "The Man Without A Face" a devastating account of putin's rise to power.
Starting it!!! And it’s February 2022 after Ukraine invasion.
@@livingintheforest3963 It's an important book to read anytime. I read it some years before the Trump presidency and it certainly helped me understand everything that happened between that person and Putin at the time. Also made Trump very understandable since he's just a dumber would-be Putin.
Thank you for sharing your shows!
`Virtual' program? Looks like a genuine, real, normal program to me.
Would be interesting to see how her thoughts have changed.
Shes highly overrated ... Another pseudo-intellect who cashed in on the Trump Derangement Syndrome which the lefties thirst over .
Why would her thoughts change? Trump inciting insurrection on January 6th was worse than most imagined.
Dump Trump, Vote DEMOCRAT
Dump our $$$ in elections and do our own research etc..
kak·i·sto·cra·cy /kakəˈstäkrəsē n.
government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state.
Masha's microphone inadequacy was a distraction for the listener. Seems Commonwealth would arrange better. But thanks very much for the interview. And thanks to Masha for her outlook.
Biden 2020
Masha y él oso
44:00 "Trumpism will end". Greetings from 19 days prior to Nov 3rd. It's looking better.
And Biden sends missiles into Syria ... Yup ,all is looking better, and American Jingoism is back baby !
We will only have our democracy if we desire and value it. Bring back Civics Classes for all.
I prefer the term dictatorship or maybe totalitarianism. This terms have values that are much more negative than authoritarianism. Trump is not authoritative in any way.
He tried. But he didn't have enough Repubs willing to commit crimes too. Next time he may.
@@steppenwolf3252 Unfortunately you are right. I fear for myself and other lovers of freedom in this country and the world
Omg this was bad
Why buddy? It's a national emergency but we can handle it if we follow our rules (which the Senate refused to do.)
@@steppenwolf3252 Since the Senate and Republicans refuse to follow the rules, THE RULES WON'T WORK. Therefore, we are not handling it.
Paranoid fever dreams
Can you say that after the events of January 6?
No. There are dreams and there are facts. We need to teach a Civics class to all Americans especially Presidents and politicians. It's spelled out and needs to be respected. There are rules for democracy that must be respected. If you cannot follow them then find employment somewhere else. Plain and simple. Democracy is not a job for everyone. That's the truth. Get $$$ out of our elections.