On this bonus episode, we're doing something a little different, and sharing another podcast doing some great things.If You Were in Charge features global peace strategist Sanam Naraghi Anderlini talking to the frontline doers and imaginers—activists, organizers, and peacebuilders—whose lived experience, courage, and ideas are reshaping what’s possible. People who, if they were in charge, could change the world.In their first episode of season two, Sanam speaks to Ece Temelkuran, renowned author of How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship, which explores the mechanisms of autocracy and the decline of democratic principles..If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the<a href="https://www.robertboschacademy.de/en" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.bijanghaisarfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Bjian Ghaisar Foundation</a>And ICAN<a href="https://icanpeacework.org/" target="_blank"> International Civil Society Action Network</a>.ICAN’s newsletter: <a href="https://icanpeacework.org/2025/03/sign-up-to-icans-newsletter/" target="_blank">https://icanpeacework.org/2025/03/sign-up-to-icans-newsletter/</a>.Original Music, Little Monster MediaExecutive Producer: Pearse LynchThis is an <a href="https://africadigitalaudio.com/" target="_blank">Africa Digital Audio</a> production.Thank you for listening to our podcast. It's a labor of love by an American history nerd and some smarter folk. Making it does come at a small cost so if you'd like to help:<ul><li>Individuals - <a href="https://america-a-history.captivate.fm/support" target="_blank">support the show with a one-off or monthly donation</a>: https://america-a-history.captivate.fm/support </li><li>Universities &amp; Colleges - <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGRMpYL5dY/tCDPbTHN81d9EeaFfBXcnQ/view?utm_content=DAGRMpYL5dY&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=GSDp9Wwx6A" target="_blank">become an academic partner</a> or email hello@podcastsbyliam.com for more info</li></ul> Your support helps us keep the show running, and it is highly appreciated!Are you a University, college, or higher education institution? Become an academic partner and your name will appear right here.

BONUS: The Rise of Fascism with Ece Temelkuran [FEED DROP via IF YOU WERE IN CHARGE]