Origin Story

Trump’s inauguration: Can we call it fascism yet? – Plus exclusive audiobook excerpt

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What are the real stories behind the most misunderstood and abused ideas in politics? From Conspiracy Theory to Woke to Centrism and beyond, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey dig into the astonishing secret histories of concepts you thought you knew.
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