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Law and Order: When safety becomes suppression

September 8
26 mins

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Episode Description

Law and Order” — it sounds reassuring. But what does it really mean?

In this week’s episode of UnSpun, we unpack how those three words have been used across centuries — from 1500s England to 1960s Alabama to 2020s America — not just to fight crime, but to reshape societies.

In this episode, we explore:

  • The hidden history of “law and order” as a political weapon
  • How leaders like George Wallace, Richard Nixon, and Donald Trump used the phrase to suppress dissent
  • The role of economic fear in making people trade freedom for control
  • Global examples from Canada, China, Turkey, Eastern Europe, and beyond
  • What the phrase means today — and why we should all listen carefully when it’s used

“Law and Order” isn’t just a slogan. It’s a signal — and sometimes, a warning.

🎧 Listen now to learn what’s really being promised.



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