Media & Writing
Media Mentions
“The rise of American authoritarianism” in Vox article by Amanda Taub (2016)
“The eternal return of unenlightened despotism” in the New York Times by Thomas Edsall (2016)
“The governing cancer of our time” in the New York Times by David Brooks (2016)
“Time for a Republican conspiracy!” in the New York Times by David Brooks (2016)
“Who are Donald Trump’s supporters, really?” in the Atlantic by Derek Thompson (2016)
“Donald Trump is the world’s most dangerous man” in Der Spiegel by Markus Feldenkirchen, Veit Medick and Holger Stark (2016)
Interviews
"America's Authoritarian Threat." On Point interview with Meghna Chakrabarti on WBUR (2020)
“Matthew MacWilliams On His Book ‘Fascism: 12 Lessons From American History.’” KSRO (2020)
“On Fascism: 12 Lessons From American History.” The Trial Brief podcast with David M. Oddo (2020)
“Massachusetts researcher says best predictor of Trump support is desire for authority.” On Point interview with Meghna Chakrabarti (2016)
“Got an authoritarian streak? Study says odds are, you’re for Trump.” PRI podcast with Mary Kay Magistad (2016)
Research & Writing
Books
The Rise of Trump: America’s Authoritarian Spring
Chapter
“Intolerant and Afraid: Authoritarians Rise to Trump’s Call,” in Why Irrational Politics Appeals: Understanding the Allure of Trump (Praeger Books)
Articles
“Trump Is an Authoritarian. So Are Millions of Americans.” Politico (2020)
“The one weird trait that predicts whether you’re a Trump supporter, and it’s not gender, age, income, race or religion.” Politico (2016)
“Trump is attracting authoritarian primary voters, and it may help him to gain the nomination.” London School of Economics blog (2016)
“The best predictor of Trump support isn’t income, education, or age. It’s authoritarianism.” Vox (2016)
“Donald Trump’s victories show that authoritarian voters are now in control of the Republican nomination process.” London School of Economic blog (2016)
“Channeling the dark side of Trump’s supporters.” Newsweek (2016), reprinting from LSA blog
Website
Authoritarianism in Europe: Vox Populism
Academic Articles
“Who decides when the party doesn’t? Authoritarian voters and the rise of Donald Trump.” PS: Political Science and Politics, Oxford University Press (2016)