How to Become a Tyrant
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- Peter Dinklageas Self - Narrator
- Bruce Bueno De Mesquitaas Self - Professor of Political Science, New York University
- Waller Newellas Self - Professor of Political Science, Carleton University
- Ruth Ben Ghiatas Self - Professor of History, New York University
- Fathali Moghaddamas Self - Professor of Psychology, Georgetown University
- Asha Rangappaas Self - Senior Lecturer, Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs
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The documentary series examines various political figures from different periods in history.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 16 episodes · premiered Jul 9, 2021
- 1.01Seize PowerJul 9, 2021Rate
This episode explores the strategies and tactics used by Adolf Hitler in his rise to power, examining how his methods have been studied as a blueprint for authoritarian rule.
- 1.02Crush Your RivalsJul 9, 2021Rate
This episode explores the strategies and brutal tactics Saddam Hussein used to maintain control and eliminate threats to his power.
- 1.03Reign Through TerrorJul 9, 2021Rate
This episode explores the leadership style of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, examining whether ruling through fear or favor is more effective in maintaining control.
- 1.04Control the TruthJul 9, 2021Rate
This episode explores how Soviet leader Joseph Stalin manipulated public perception through propaganda, historical revisionism, and censorship to consolidate and maintain his authoritarian power.
- 1.05Create a New SocietyJul 9, 2021Rate
Rebel-turned-dictator Muammar Gaddafi sought to reshape Libyan society by suppressing civil liberties such as free speech and the right to assembly, but his approach became increasingly lenient over time.
- 1.06Rule ForeverJul 9, 2021Rate
The Kim dynasty in North Korea established a lasting regime by positioning itself as divine, transforming the challenge of maintaining power into an enduring legacy through the elevation of its leaders to godlike status.
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10 unique people credited
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Peter Dinklage
as Self - Narrator
Bruce Bueno De Mesquita
as Self - Professor of Political Science, New York University
Waller Newell
as Self - Professor of Political Science, Carleton University
Ruth Ben Ghiat
as Self - Professor of History, New York University
Fathali Moghaddam
as Self - Professor of Psychology, Georgetown University
Asha Rangappa
as Self - Senior Lecturer, Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs
Andrew Sullivan
as Self - Author and Political Commentator
Alastair Smith
as Self - Professor of Political Science, New York University
Madeleine Albright
as Self - Former U.S. Secretary of State
Benjamin Radd
as Self - Professor of Political Science, UCLA
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