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Dr. Elida Dakoli shares her family's experience under a brutal communist regime and discusses the parallels with current societal issues in the West.

Sign up for the newsletter and see exclusives at SarahWestall.Substack.com See the full extended episode at SarahWestall.Substack.com Concert pianist, author, and educator Dr. Elida Dakoli joins the program to share her family's firsthand experience surviving one of the most brutal communist regimes in modern history. She recounts the murder of her grandfather, who served as mayor of her hometown before being targeted during the communist party's crackdown, along with the persecution endured by other members of her family. Dr. Dakoli explains how fear, surveillance, and silence became powerful tools of control, creating a society where speaking openly could come at an unimaginable cost. In today's discussion, Sarah and Dr. Dakoli explore the unsettling parallels they believe are emerging in the West as governments expand and citizens increasingly look to institutions for security during times of economic uncertainty. They examine how inflation, financial hardship, and growing dependence on government support can create conditions that threaten individual liberty, and why history serves as a warning against exchanging freedom for promises of stability. Whether you're interested in…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Westall

Guest: Dr. Elida Dakoli

Topics covered

• communism
• personal freedom
• government control
• economic uncertainty
• historical lessons

Keywords

• communism
• liberty
• government
• inflation
• surveillance
• fear
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: communist party

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