What’s driving voters to far-right candidates around the world?

Nov. 30, 2023 International

In the Netherlands, a far-right political party dominated last week's parliamentary elections. KCRW looks at what’s behind the rise of Trump-like politicians from Europe to South America.

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Credits

Guest:

Jason Stanley - philosophy professor at Yale University, author of How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them - @jasonintrator

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed

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