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The Democracy for Sale podcast

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

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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In this episode of Democracy for Sale, Peter Geoghegan is joined by Professor Kim Lane Scheppele to unpick the high-stakes election in Hungary. With Orbán trailing in the polls for the first time in sixteen years, we investigate the transnational net... more

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

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Recent Guests

Kim Lane Scheppele
Distinguished professor at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: Trump’s next move is being tested in Hungary - with Kim Lane Scheppele
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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Trump’s next move is being tested in Hungary - with Kim Lane Scheppele
Q: What parallels do you see between Hungary's approach and current U.S. efforts to reform or undermine voting processes?
Both contexts show attempts to change voting rules and expand intimidation or suppression tactics to influence outcomes; the Hungarian playbook informs concerns about democratic erosion in the U.S. as actors explore strategies to restrict or influence voter participation, with potential parallels in tactics and messaging.
Trump’s next move is being tested in Hungary - with Kim Lane Scheppele
Q: What kinds of evidence exist about coercive practices to secure votes, and how do these practices affect public trust and democratic legitimacy?
There are reports and videos documenting vote-buying and intimidation tactics, including threats to access to medicines and basic services for voting loyalty; such practices erode trust in the electoral process and undermine the legitimacy of the government in the eyes of both domestic and international observers.
Trump’s next move is being tested in Hungary - with Kim Lane Scheppele
Q: What is the significance of the Aranpok metaphor for Hungary's role in Europe and its influence on right-wing networks across the continent?
The Aranpok metaphor captures Hungary's central position within a web of far-right influence; by controlling media, finance, and political messaging, Orbán acts as a hub that coordinates and sustains a broader European far-right ecosystem, amplifying domestic tactics beyond Hungary's borders.
Trump’s next move is being tested in Hungary - with Kim Lane Scheppele
Q: Can you explain how Orbán has reduced democratic accountability through electoral rules and gerrymandering, and what the long-term implications might be?
Orbán implemented targeted electoral reforms and district redrawing to create a tipping point where a two-thirds majority becomes attainable, effectively rigging the system to protect incumbency and enable perpetual governance, which could lead to a constitutional revolution if the opposition gains enough support to overcome that hurdle.
Trump’s next move is being tested in Hungary - with Kim Lane Scheppele
Q: Kim, what did you make of JD Vance's appearance in Budapest and what was he trying to achieve?
Vance's presence signals Orbán's effort to leverage international figures to legitimize his own political narrative, portray foreign interference as a threat, and bolster his support by appealing to a broad international audience, even if language and cultural gaps limit direct communication with local voters.

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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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2. Alan Rusbridger
3. Harry Shukman
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