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The Beautiful Danger of Normal Life During an Autocratic Rise

The Beautiful Danger of Normal Life During an Autocratic Rise

Update: 2025-06-093
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In this episode, the editorial director David Leonhardt and the Opinion columnist M. Gessen discuss the very human inclination to try to return to normal life in the midst of a serious crisis.

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This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Jillian Weinberger. It was edited by Alison Bruzek and Kaari Pitkin. The rest of the show's production team includes Derek Arthur, Vishakha Darbha and Kristina Samulewski. Mixing by Pat McCusker. Original music by Carole Sabouraud and Pat McCusker. Fact-checking by Mary Marge Locker. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta and Kristina Samulewski. The director of Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser.

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The Beautiful Danger of Normal Life During an Autocratic Rise

The Beautiful Danger of Normal Life During an Autocratic Rise

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