Authoritarian Drift: How Corporate and Political Entanglements Threaten U.S. Democracy

Introduction: The Illusion of Democracy - 0:06
Chapter 1: Corporatization of Education: Control at the Root - 09:40
Chapter 2: Media as the New State Apparatus - 22:23
Chapter 3: The Role of Technology and Surveillance in Authoritarianism - 36:54
Chapter 4: The Corporate-Government Nexus: Oligarchy by Design - 51:55
Chapter 5: Historical Context: Comparisons to Past Regimes - 1:07:29
Chapter 6: Cultural Control: The Role of Entertainment and Distraction - 1:19:00
Chapter 7: The Impact of Social Inequality and Economic Control - 1:31:50
Chapter 8: The Drift into Authoritarianism: Signs to Watch For - 1:43:15
Chapter 9: Global Context: International Influence on U.S. Authoritarianism - 1:54:54
Chapter 10: Solutions: Reclaiming Democracy - 2:07:30
Chapter 11: Grassroots Movements and Direct Action - 2:19:18
Chapter 12: Scenarios for the Future: Dystopia or Utopia - 2:29:31
Conclusion: A Call to Action - 2:40:35

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