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The Democracy for Sale podcast

Democracy for Sale
Asylum System
Migration
Humanitarian Crisis
Surveillance
Elon Musk
Palantir
Donald Trump
Home Office
Rwanda Policy
Corruption
State Capture
The Manosphere
Political Funding
Hungary
Peter Thiel
GB News
Local Elections
Reform UK
Cryptocurrency
Democracy

Democracy for Sale is all about the threats to democracy from dark money, hidden influence and private interests, why it matters…. and what we can do about it.

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Alan Rusbridger knows a scandal when he sees one. As editor of the Guardian he oversaw some of the most important stories in recent decades: cash-for-questions; phone hacking; WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden.

Rusbridger thinks he’s looking at another s... more

Something dark is happening on the British right.Racist language and ideas once considered beyond the pale are becoming increasingly mainstream.

In recent weeks, former Tory and UKIP MP Douglas Carswell has called for the “mass deportation of Pakist... more

This week, Democracy for Sale revealed how a secretive police unit is instructing forces across England to withhold information about their contracts with Palantir, the shadowy US firm founded by Trump donor Peter Thiel.

For Palantir, this kind of s... more

Last week, I was delighted to be joined by journalist and author James Bloodworth to discuss his new book Lost Boys. It’s a fascinating investigation into the rise of manosphere - and how the crisis facing young men is being exploited by the far righ... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Rusbridger
Former editor of The Guardian, editor at large at New World
New World
Episode: "GB News is essentially Reform TV"
Harry Shukman
Journalist, writer, and author of 'The Year of the Rat'
Hope Not Hate
Episode: Britain’s Far Right is going mainstream
James Bloodworth
An excellent writer and journalist
Author of 'Lost Boys, A Personal Journey to the Manosphere'
Episode: Disgraced Tory says banning MPs' second jobs would harm democracy
Anne Applebaum
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and staff writer at the Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Trump's rolling revolution, with Anne Applebaum
Seth Thévoz
A fantastic writer and journalist, friend of Democracy for Sale
Episode: Who Funds Reform?

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Peter Gaggen
Multiple episodes feature a London-based host associated with Democracy for Sale, often presenting as a co-host or lead host.

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#162
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#199
Ireland/News/Politics

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“This is what Elon wanted”: the Billionaire blueprint for capturing the state
Q: What gives you hope? Have some countries successfully resisted this?
There are cases where state capture has been resisted, such as in South Africa and Sri Lanka, albeit after lengthy struggles involving individual acts of resistance and public protests.
Trump's rolling revolution, with Anne Applebaum
Q: Do you see anywhere that institutions are being strengthened?
The rise in civic engagement at the local level indicates a movement towards strengthening democratic processes, as reflected by more candidates and protests.
Trump's rolling revolution, with Anne Applebaum
Q: Could these actions be a test run for future elections?
Yes, it seems like a rehearsal for potential larger scale interventions during future electoral situations, testing how far they can push boundaries with authority.
Trump's rolling revolution, with Anne Applebaum
Q: What is your analysis of the recent situation in LA? What is Trump trying to achieve?
Trump's actions appear to be part of a broader revolutionary strategy aiming to change American institutions significantly, invoking militarized responses to provoke conflict and further ideological goals.
Disgraced Tory says banning MPs' second jobs would harm democracy
Q: What do you think about the changes in the Manosphere since you first encountered it?
The Manosphere has become more political and intertwined with right-wing populism, making it harder for individuals to escape misogynistic ideologies.

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What is The Democracy for Sale podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program consistently analyzes threats to democracy from money, influence, and private power, with episodes that dissect how hidden interests shape policy, media, and public institutions. Across recent conversations, topics include the funding and influence of political parties, the rise of far-right and technocratic movements, state capture, surveillance capitalism, and the ethics of big tech in governance. Notable is a willingness to interrogate powerful actors—ranging from billionaires and big firms to political operatives—and to connect domestic policy controversies with broader global trends. This mix of investigative journalism, critical analysis, and timely political critique makes it a strong pick for listeners who want to unders... more

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