Democracy is under threat more than ever right now. Around the world, we’re seeing populism and nationalism taking hold and strongman leaders grabbing power. 

So, is this the era of dictators and demagogues? Who are they and what makes them so appealing? Our third season dives into the lives and times of seven autocrats from North Korea to Gaza to Hungary.   

• Host: Hamish Macdonald

• Producers: Zoe Ferguson and Linda Lopresti 

• Executive Producer: Amruta Slee 

• Sound Engineer: John Jacobs