Robin Vos’ political standing, Putin’s authoritarianism

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Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos tells reporters after a meeting with advocates for decertifying the 2020 election won by President Joe Biden, that his mind was not changed and that it is impossible to undo Biden’s win on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Scott Bauer/AP Photo

A WPR reporter and a conservative political commenter join us to check in on where Robin Vos stands among Wisconsin Republicans. Then, the author of a new book shares why strongmen like Vladimir Putin gain power.

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  • How Putin's 'strongman' image attracts supporters in US politics

    Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian government has admirers around the world, including the United States. The author of the book Strongman tells us why some leaders and activists in western democracies see Putin as a role model.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Charlie Sykes Guest
  • Ruth Ben-Ghiat Guest