Anne Applebaum
Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and staff writer for The Atlantic who frequently appears on political podcasts to analyze threats to democracy, authoritarianism, and institutional erosion. She hosts the "Autocracy in America" podcast and is a regular contributor to shows like Stay Tuned with Preet and The David Frum Show, where she examines Trump administration policies, European geopolitics, and democratic backsliding. Her commentary focuses on election integrity, institutional power consolidation, and comparative authoritarian governance trends.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Apr 7, 2026
#468 — More From Sam: Gratitude, Bad Conversations, Conspiracy Addiction, Waffle House Teleportation, and More
“Example of valuable guest who provides expertise on propaganda and democracy”
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Feb 28, 2026
Anne Applebaum & Michael Tomasky
“Atlantic writer and author discussing European response to Trump's Greenland threats and election manipulation tactics”
Deadline: White House · Feb 25, 2026
“Ahead of the State of the Union”
“Atlantic staff writer; discussed European defense modernization, Russian hybrid warfare, and Ukraine military innovation”
Galaxy Brain · Feb 13, 2026
King Gizzard, Spotify, and the Future of Music
“Host of 'Autocracy in America' podcast; appears in pre-roll and post-roll advertisement segments”
Radio Atlantic · Feb 12, 2026
Iran Wants Him Arrested. He's Going Back Anyway.
“Atlantic contributor providing commentary on authoritarian governance trends in the United States and globally”
The David Frum Show · Feb 11, 2026
How Trump Could Break the 2026 Elections
“Podcast contributor discussing Trump's demand for unprecedented powers and institutional changes ahead of 2026 elections”
Autocracy in America · Feb 6, 2026
Elections Distorted
“Host of Autocracy in America podcast examining Trump administration's power accumulation”
Stay Tuned with Preet · Feb 5, 2026
Trump's Radical Reign (with Anne Applebaum)
“Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Atlantic staff writer discussing Trump administration radicalism and autocracy”
Autocracy in America · Jan 30, 2026
Dismantling Public Service
“Host and journalist from The Atlantic examining Trump administration's dismantling of civil service and democratic institutions”
Autocracy in America · Jan 16, 2026
Crypto Corruption
“Host of 'Autocracy in America' podcast; journalist examining how Trump White House is rewriting U.S. political rules”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 9, 2026
Anne Applebaum and Jacob Frey: Using Lies to Justify Violence
“Discussed autocracy trends, geopolitical sphere-of-influence doctrine, and international security implications”
This Podcast Will Kill You · Oct 21, 2025
Ep 191 Famine: More than starvation
“Author of 'Red Famine: Stalin's War on Ukraine' examining Holodomor as deliberate genocide by starvation”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Oct 14, 2025
#439 — How to Lose a Democracy
“Referenced as scholar of authoritarianism accused by critics of drawing bad historical analogies”
Autocracy in America · Jul 25, 2025
The Dissident
“Author credited with originating 'Autocracy in America' concept discussed in episode”
Autocracy in America · Apr 11, 2025
Bonus: Goldberg on Signalgate
“Host of Autocracy in America podcast; interviewed Goldberg at New Orleans Book Festival; expert on authoritarianism”
Autocracy in America · Oct 25, 2024
Introducing: We Live Here Now
“Co-host of 'Autocracy in America' podcast series interviewing Hannah Rosen about the new podcast”
Autocracy in America · Sep 13, 2024
Capture the Courts
“Co-host analyzing politicization of courts and democratic erosion in America”
Autocracy in America · Sep 6, 2024
Start With a Lie
“Co-host analyzing democratic erosion and authoritarianism, provides historical and comparative perspectives”