# Masha Gessen on The No Agenda Show Masha Gessen comes up in 4 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2014 to November 2016. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 3 - **Discussed:** April 2014 – November 2016 - **Related topics:** [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [Autocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autocracy.md), [Boston Bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-bombing.md), [Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evidence.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Fresh Air](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fresh-air.md), [Lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [Rachel Maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [Radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Rachel Maddow and Masha Gessen on Autocracy - **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-14 - **Time:** 50:53–54:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/rachel-maddow-and-masha-gessen-on-autocracy.md Rachel Maddow interviewed journalist Masha Gessen, who discussed "rules for survival" under an autocratic regime. Gessen argued that Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric regarding jailing opponents and deporting citizens indicates he ran for and was elected as an autocrat. Keywords: [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [masha gessen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masha-gessen.md), [autocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autocracy.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) ### Masha Gessen on Radicalization, Terry Gross Interview - **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-09 - **Time:** 2:39:38–2:42:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/masha-gessen-on-radicalization-terry-gross-interview.md Author Masha Gessen appeared on NPR's Fresh Air to discuss the concept of "self-radicalization" in the context of the Tsarnaev brothers. Gessen argues that the term is poorly defined and often used by authorities to describe individuals who turn to terrorism without the direct guidance of an established organization. Keywords: [masha gessen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masha-gessen.md), [terry gross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terry-gross.md), [radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [fresh air](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fresh-air.md) ### FBI Investigation Gaps, Boston Bombing Evidence - **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-09 - **Time:** 2:42:11–2:44:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/fbi-investigation-gaps-boston-bombing-evidence.md Despite the guilty verdict in the Boston bombing trial, Masha Gessen points out significant "gaping holes" in the public's knowledge, such as where and when the bombs were actually constructed. The FBI admitted during testimony that they do not know the location of the bomb-making site, raising questions about potential accomplices. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [masha gessen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masha-gessen.md), [boston bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-bombing.md), [evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evidence.md), [trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trial.md) ### Masha Gessen, Putin and Gay Rights, Foreign Agent Meme - **Episode:** [608: Cli-Fi®](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/608-cli-fi.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-13 - **Time:** 2:38:18–2:44:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/608-cli-fi/chapter/masha-gessen-putin-and-gay-rights-foreign-agent-meme.md Author Masha Gessen, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, argues that the Russian leader uses anti-gay sentiment to encourage xenophobia and label dissenters as "foreign agents." Gessen, who previously worked for the State Department-funded Radio Liberty, claims Putin has dismantled Russia's electoral system. The hosts compare these criticisms to actions taken by American presidents, suggesting a double standard in political rhetoric. Keywords: [masha gessen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masha-gessen.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [radio liberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-liberty.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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