Authoritarianism
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Authoritarianism has been mentioned in 5 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard Jun 2025 on Noam Chomsky Wisdom. Linked to the behavior of the prison system and broader societal issues.
Authoritarianism is a political system characterized by the rejection of political plurality, the use of strong central power to preserve the political status quo, and reductions in democracy, separation of powers, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Authoritarian regimes may be either autocratic or oligarchic and may be based upon the rule of a party, the military, or the concentration of power in a single person. States that have a blurred boundary between democracy and authoritarianism have
| Mentioned in | 5 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on Noam Chomsky Wisdom |
| Field | Political Science |
| Domain | Politics |
What do podcasts say about Authoritarianism?
4 quotes from Josh Johnson and Unknown (single narrator/monologue voice), recorded on The Daily Show and MeidasTouch.
The US government, the Alabama State Prison System.
The Daily Show · · Hear itHe wants to be an authoritarian.
MeidasTouch · · Hear itThe way that authoritarianism has really been playing out… we’re seeing hints of it.
Josh Johnson · The Daily Show · · Hear itThe rise of authoritarian figures… emerges in a culture… cannot discern truth from illusion.
Unknown (single narrator/monologue voice) · Noam Chomsky Wisdom · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Authoritarianism?
4 shows discussed Authoritarianism in these episodes; The Daily Show leans critical.
- The Daily Show — 2 episodes; leans critical
The US government, the Alabama State Prison System.
Andrew Jarecki - Exposing the Alabama Prison System in “The Alabama Solution” | The Daily Show - MeidasTouch — 1 episode
He wants to be an authoritarian.
🚨Cohen and Malcolm Nance on Trump FOREIGN POLICY DISASTER | Mea Culpa - Noam Chomsky Wisdom — 1 episode
The rise of authoritarian figures… emerges in a culture… cannot discern truth from illusion.
Noam Chomsky || How Much Time Is Left Until the End of Trump ( Must Watch ) - The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
Who talks about Authoritarianism on podcasts?
Andrew Ross Sorkin, Josh Johnson and Unknown (single narrator/monologue voice) brought up Authoritarianism; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Daily Show.
- Andrew Jarecki - Exposing the Alabama Prison System in “The Alabama Solution” | The Daily Show on The Daily Show (Feb 2026)
- 🚨Cohen and Malcolm Nance on Trump FOREIGN POLICY DISASTER | Mea Culpa on MeidasTouch (Dec 2025)
- How Gavin Newsom Became the Democrats’ 2028 Frontrunner | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show (Dec 2025) — Andrew Ross Sorkin
- Miguel - Honoring Mexican Identity in “CAOS” & Speaking Chaos to Power Through Art | The Daily Show on The Daily Show (Nov 2025) — Josh Johnson
- Noam Chomsky || How Much Time Is Left Until the End of Trump ( Must Watch ) on Noam Chomsky Wisdom (Jun 2025) — Unknown (single narrator/monologue voice)
Which podcasts mention Authoritarianism most?
The Daily Show (2 episodes), Noam Chomsky Wisdom (1 episode) and The Ezra Klein Show (1 episode) mention Authoritarianism most.
- The Daily Show — 2 episodes · More topics from The Daily Show
- Noam Chomsky Wisdom — 1 episode · More topics from Noam Chomsky Wisdom
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode · More topics from The Ezra Klein Show
- MeidasTouch — 1 episode · More topics from MeidasTouch
What is Authoritarianism mentioned alongside?
Authoritarianism is most often mentioned alongside Democracy, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and 10% tithing.
Mentioned together: Democracy, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 10% tithing, Attorney General, Silicon Valley, Mad Miguel, Daniel Day-Lewis, Chaos, Mexico, Danza de los Diablos