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Mythos and Melodrama in the Philippines (Throwback)
Welcome to the "Epic of Marcos." In this tale of a family that's larger than life, Ferdinand Marcos, the former dictator of the Philippines, is at the center. But the figures that surround him are just as important: Imelda, his wife and muse; Bongbong, his heir; and the United States, his faithful sidekick. The story of the Marcos family is a blueprint for authoritarianism, laying out clearly how melodrama, paranoia, love, betrayal and a hunger for power collide to create a myth capable of propelling a nation. Today on the show, the rise, fall, and resurrection of a dynasty — and what that means for democracy worldwide.
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Mythos and Melodrama in the Philippines (Throwback)
May 23, 20243:00 AM ET
[Ramtin Arablouei, co-host and co-producer of Throughline.]
Nic M. Neves
Mythos and Melodrama in the Philippines (Throwback)
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