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It is meant to be alarming. And I really do think that we’re not paying enough attention to what the various things are that are going on.
Show Notes
How do we save ourselves from repeating errors of our past? Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright poses this question in her new book, "Fascism: A Warning." She thinks fascism now presents a greater threat to peace than at any time since the end of WWII. In this episode, she speaks with Aspen Institute CEO Dan Porterfield about what tools in the “national security toolbox” we can use to fight fascism. She explains how her childhood led her to write the book and why she calls herself an “optimist who worries.” She spoke with Porterfield on July 31st, 2018.
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