[Lazamataz]

Even a state-controlled media can convince only so many.

Correct. For the rest, you use re-education camps and internal secret police forces.

[pierrem15]

Or just employers who threaten non-woke employees, CPS to threaten to take your kids away, IRS audits, business licenses & inspections, 'no fly' lists, etc., etc.

The administrative state provides all the tools needed secure a one party state without anything as crude as the NKVD or gulags.

[Telepathic Intruder]

Sure, if the Democrats get their way. State run media, check. Re-education/death camps and party police are on the to-do list.