The podcast episodes highlight various authoritarian tactics employed by political figures and movements, such as lying about crowd sizes, normalizing outrageous behavior through humor, and eroding collective memory and identity to enable the rise of autocracy.

The episodes draw connections between these tactics and the global decline of democracy, providing historical context and warning signs for audiences to be aware of.

By analyzing these authoritarian tactics, the podcasts aim to equip listeners with the knowledge to recognize and resist the erosion of democratic principles.