Episode 1508 • • 2:24:55 - 2:25:48
1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special
The Russian Playbook and Authoritarian Tactics
Media commentators repeatedly use the phrase "Russian playbook" to describe Vladimir Putin's military tactics and political strategies. The segment notes that the term is also being applied to the Republican Party, with critics claiming they have adopted an "authoritarian playbook." The montage highlights the use of this rhetorical device to frame both international conflict and domestic political opposition.