Showing results for "Personality" in Political Science

No dictator can rule through fear and violence alone. Naked power can be grabbed and held temporarily, but it never suffices in the long term. A tyrant who can compel his own people to acclaim him will last longer. The paradox of the modern dictator is that he must create the illusion of popular support. Throughout the 20th century, hundreds of millions of people were condemned to enthusiasm, obliged to hail their leaders even as they were herded down the road to serfdom.

A podcast featuring John Cole of Balloon-Juice.com, New York Times Pitchbot and mistermix of heymistermix.com. The focus is on politics, and specifically the motivations and psychology of the personalities involved.

A weekly podcast featuring interviews with New York's elected officials and political operators. Our mission is to pull back the curtain on the personality behind each politician - how did they get their start, what's something their constituents might not know about them, what do they get up to when they're not serving the city or the state? Interspersed with these interviews, our host Skye Ostreicher will talk through the latest political news in New York in an easily digestible manner - perfect for experts on-the-go and newbies alike. Potential guests range from newly appointed deputy ...