EP 44 - Who’s afraid of the globalist? The trans-nationalisation of right-wing conservatives

In this episode we will dive into the journey of the editor and author Rod Dreher, who recently announced that he is moving to Hungary to work for the think tank Danube Institute. Dreher aims to make Hungary the centre of the American conservative dialogue, as he considers Budapest a hub of a network against globalism, which has been under construction for a few years. We will explore the reasons behind the increasing interest of American conservatives in Hungary, the ongoing diffusion of frames, common goals, and enemies among American and Hungarian conservatives, and the implications of this transnationalisation of political polarisation. To give us insights into these issues, we will be joined by Flora Garamvolgyi, a Los Angeles-based journalist who has been investigating this issue. So stay tuned for an insightful discussion on the origins and intentions of this network and what it means for the upcoming elections. Our guest recommendations:Jordan Klepper Fingers the Globe: Hungary for Democracy - Full Special | The Daily ShowRon DeSantis: Last Week Tonight with John OliverHost:Daniela Apaydin, Research Associate at IDM.Production and editing:Gloria Becerril, Trainee at IDM and student at University of Padua.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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