Olson's Rules for Dealing with Autocrats :: Part I - Play the Game You're In

Today, Host Reed Galen begins a seven-part series: Olson's Rules for Dealing with Autocrats. Based on longtime colleague Trygve Olson's experiences overseas, Reed begins with Rule #1 - Play the Game You're In, Not the One You're Used To. Reed takes you through what this means, some real-world examples, and some advice on how to survive today's political fire hose. Read the corresponding Substack post here. Follow Reed at Linktree. Go to JoinTheUnion.us and get involved with the world of rebuilding, repairing, and reforming American politics. Go to Sez.Us and join the INDEPENDENT social media network that let's you decide who you see and what you read. To learn more about Trygve Olson, go to his Bluesky page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Our nation is at an inflection point and American democracy is at stake. This podcast is hosted by Reed Galen and features conversations about today’s political challenges, our vision for the future, and how all Americans can be a part of the pro-democracy movement. Guests include political experts, thought leaders, journalists, authors, and activists. Reed Galen is author of “The Home Front” on Substack, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, and President of JoinTheUnion.us, a pro-democracy coalition dedicated to defending American democracy and defeating authoritarian candidates.