Disorderly Conduct
🎙️ Disorderly Conduct is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on threats to democracy, wealth inequality, and political corruption. Through sharp interviews, deep discussions of current events, and compelling dives into pivotal historical moments, we uncover how power really works—and what it means for all of us. Thought-provoking, fearless, and unapologetically disruptive, Disorderly Conduct gives listeners the tools and context to make sense of a system designed to keep them in the dark.
Disorderly Conduct
Hungarian Rascalry: Viktor Orban's authoritarian playbook
In this episode, the hosts delve into the authoritarian playbook, focusing on Viktor Orban's rise to power in Hungary and drawing parallels to the current political climate in the United States. They discuss how Orban dismantled democracy from within, the importance of controlling media narratives, and the implications of capturing the courts. The conversation highlights the dangers of authoritarianism and the need for vigilance in protecting democratic values. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the implications of the capture of the Supreme Court, the erosion of democratic safeguards, and the Kafkaesque treatment of children in immigration courts. They emphasize the importance of solidarity, the role of distrust in authoritarianism, and the need for citizen journalists to counteract mainstream narratives. The discussion also touches on crony capitalism and the upward transfer of wealth, highlighting the dangers of complacency and the necessity for active engagement in democracy.
