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Democracy for Sale Podcast

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

A newsletter dedicated to revealing how dark money and hidden influence threaten our democracy democracyforsale.substack.com

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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

Forget “it’s morning in America.” Right now it feels like the US in the middle of a long, dark night.

Like many of you I imagine, I’ve been fixated by Los Angeles this week. The armed troops. The aggressive immigration raids. The eerie sense that th... more

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Harry Shukman
Journalist, writer, and author of 'The Year of the Rat'
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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
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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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“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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This podcast engages listeners with in-depth discussions about the troubling intersections of politics, technology, and societal values. Key themes include far-right ideologies, authoritarianism, and the influence of wealth on democratic processes, particularly in the UK and the US. Episodes explore a variety of topics ranging from the far-right's mainstream acceptance, the implications of surveillance and capitalism, to the complexities of the asylum system, providing a compelling narrative on contemporary political challenges. The format typically features interviews with journalists and experts, bringing to light critical social justice issues and prompting listeners to reflect on the fragility of democracy in the face of systemic corrup... more

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