From quiet UK streets under constant surveillance to the chaos of global power politics, this week we cover a whirlwind of developments.

Dario shares his impressions from a tightly monitored Britain, where the comfort of order comes at the cost of privacy. Meanwhile, Trump continues dismantling democratic norms: using federal money to reward friends and punish critics, tightening control over universities like Harvard. His recent treatment of South Africa’s leadership adds yet another layer to the humiliation tactics we’ve seen before. Is Trump a fascist by now?

In this episode, Eurovision even makes an appearance, as a strange cultural mirror to our geopolitical moment.

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