It All Happened Before

Democracy doesn't collapse overnight—it follows a script. Join us as we decode America's current political crisis through the eyes of those who've seen it unfold elsewhere. Drawing on Turkey's experience and voices from across the globe, we explore the rise of autocracy and populism with guests who understand these forces intimately. This isn't just analysis—it's a search for solutions, guided by those who know that the past isn't just prologue, it's a roadmap. Hosts: Ekin Yaşin is the Director of Communication Leadership graduate program and a Teaching Professor at the University of Washington, where she designs inclusive and meaningful learning experiences for communities. She thinks and talks about the future of work, organizational communication, innovative teaching methods, and future of higher ed. Outside of work, she is a food, music, travel and literature enthusi