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Take Me To Your Leader!

Take Me To Your Leader!

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From autocratic strongmen to democratic internationalists, Hamish Macdonald examines the cultural, historical, and personal motives of people on the world stage. What would we uncover if we ask the friends, enemies, colleagues and observers to 'Take me to Your Leader!'
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Take Me To Your Leader! - INTRODUCING — Season Two: Take Me To Your Leader
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08/30/23 • 3 min

There’s a lot going on in the world right now; disruption, upheaval, and conflict. Long-running superpowers are teetering while others are emerging.

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Take Me To Your Leader! - INTRODUCING Season 3: Dictators & Demagogues
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09/15/24 • 2 min

Democracy is under threat more than ever right now. Around the world, we’re seeing populism and nationalism taking hold and strongman leaders grabbing power.

So, is this the era of dictators and demagogues? Who are they and what makes them so appealing? Our third season dives into the lives and times of seven autocrats from North Korea to Gaza to Hungary.

  • Host: Hamish Macdonald
  • Producers: Zoe Ferguson and Linda Lopresti
  • Executive Producer: Amruta Slee
  • Sound Engineer: John Jacobs
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Take Me To Your Leader! - Dictators & Demagogues 01: Kim Jong Un
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09/22/24 • 28 min

He’s more ruthless than his father and more chilling than his grandfather, and his regime has been called a "model dictatorship".

Meet North Korea's reclusive Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, and enter his world of missiles, murders, oppression and secrecy.

Guests:

  • Anna Fifield - Asia-Pacific editor for The Washington Post
  • Hyun-seung Lee - North Korean defector and former Army Special Forces soldier
  • In Bum Chun - Retired South Korean Army lieutenant general

Producers: Zoe Ferguson and Linda Lopresti

Executive Producer: Amruta Slee

Sound Engineer: John Jacobs

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Take Me To Your Leader! - 08 | Take Me To Your Leader — Narendra Modi
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03/14/23 • 41 min

How did Narendra Modi go from selling tea on railway platforms rise to become the leader of almost 1.4 billion people?

He’s a man with big ideas and an even bigger ambition for his country. But with a backstory full of both mythology and secrets, how much do we really know about his plans?

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Take Me To Your Leader! - 07 | Take Me To Your Leader — Sanna Marin
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03/08/23 • 47 min

Sanna Marin became Finland’s third female prime minister at just 34. Her coalition of women-led parties suggest that another kind of politics might be possible.

Leading a country with a 1300km border with Russia, Marin finds herself navigating choppy diplomatic and economic waters for Finland, and making the case to other world leaders on taking a tougher line against autocrats.

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Take Me To Your Leader! - 06 | Take Me To Your Leader — Rishi Sunak
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03/01/23 • 40 min

Rishi Sunak is a man of many firsts. He’s the first person of colour to become British PM, the first born to immigrant parents and the first practising Hindu to lead the country and at the age of 42, he’s also the youngest person to take office in more than 200 years.

Following a chaotic few years at the top of UK politics, Sunak's appeal may well be him playing the "calm, cool, competent card."

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Take Me To Your Leader! - 05 | Take Me To Your Leader — Benjamin Netanyahu
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02/21/23 • 42 min

Israel's veteran leader, Benjamin Netanyahu has served as the country's prime minister longer than anyone else. He's governed on and off for 15 years and has now made a dramatic return to power for a record third time. This time with the help of Israel's ultra-nationalists.

He now heads one of the most right-wing governments in Israeli history. What has made King 'Bibi' politically invincible and what does his return aided by the religious far right mean for Israel and the Middle East?

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Take Me To Your Leader! - 04 | Take Me To Your Leader! — Vladimir Putin
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02/15/23 • 45 min

Vladimir Putin’s built an image of the strong leader, bare chested fishing or riding a horse. A Martial arts expert, former intelligence agent and ruthless leader.

But what’s behind the strongman persona? And has he put everything on the line with this current war? We hear from people who know him.

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Take Me To Your Leader! - 03 | Take Me To Your Leader! — Giorgia Meloni
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02/07/23 • 47 min

She’s lauded as a trailblazer for being Italy’s first female prime minister, but in her youth she also praised Mussolini. It begs the question, is Giorgia Meloni a feminist or a fascist? As we find out in this episode, the answer is not so simple. We hear how Meloni rose to power and what her far-right nationalist agenda will mean for Italy and Europe.

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Take Me To Your Leader! - INTRODUCING — Take Me To Your Leader!
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01/17/23 • 3 min

Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi...some of the leaders radically reshaping today’s world. Who are they and what drives them?

Join Hamish Macdonald as he delves into the lives and motives of eight leaders. From autocratic strongmen, to democratic internationalists, from left to right to far right, Take Me To Your Leader! examines the cultural, historical, geographical and personal origins underpinning the ambitions of the people on the world stage.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Take Me To Your Leader! have?

Take Me To Your Leader! currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does Take Me To Your Leader! cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Documentary, Podcasts and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Take Me To Your Leader!?

The episode title '04 | Emmanuel Macron: International Charmer' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Take Me To Your Leader!?

The average episode length on Take Me To Your Leader! is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Take Me To Your Leader! released?

Episodes of Take Me To Your Leader! are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Take Me To Your Leader!?

The first episode of Take Me To Your Leader! was released on Jan 17, 2023.

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