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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · July 16, 2026 · 1h 2m
The New Playbook for Resisting Authoritarianism — with Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer
Scott Galloway interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Angwin and former White House senior advisor Ami Fields-Meyer about their new book, On Courage. They examine how modern authoritarianism advances gradually through institutional erosion rather than dramatic coups, explore the role of Big Tech and anonymous speech in democratic resistance, and argue that small acts of individual courage matter more than grand gestures in defending democratic norms.
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Curious
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Modern authoritarianism rarely announces itself through military coups; instead it erodes democratic institutions incrementally through legal mechanisms, institutional capture, and normalization of executive power.
Highlights
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Galloway's closing observation that 'it goes fast' captures the disorienting experience of watching institutional norms erode slowly until suddenly resistance becomes impossible.
Editorial
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Effective resistance to authoritarianism requires building broad coalitions with people who disagree on other issues, prioritizing shared commitment to democratic process over ideological alignment.
References
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On Courage — Julia Angwin, Ami Fields-Meyer (2026) — Central book discussed; explores authoritarianism resistance strategies
Misc
✧Galloway's closing: 'It goes fast' — a reminder that democratic collapse is gradual and easy to miss
✧Focus on ordinary people's capacity for resistance, not just institutional actors
✧Distinction between resistance through institutional channels vs. direct action
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