Ruth Ben Ghiat: podcast appearances and interviews

Ruth Ben-Ghiat is an American history professor and political commentator born on April 17, 1960. She specializes as a scholar on fascism and authoritarian leaders. Ben-Ghiat holds a professorship in history and Italian studies at New York University. She is the author of the book 'Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present,' which examines the rise and characteristics of authoritarian leaders. Her work focuses on understanding the history and patterns of fascist and authoritarian regimes, contributing to academic discussions and public discourse on political power and governance.