To the Point

Nationalism's appeal on both sides of the Atlantic

Hosted by Warren Olney Mar. 15, 2017 National

Nationalism, Populism, concerns about immigration and outright racism are part of election campaigns from the US to Europe. We hear how today's election in Holland reflects the recent past and may forecast the future.

Geert Wilders during a political campaign in Spijkenisse, February 18, 2017. (Peter van der Sluijs)

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Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Andrea Brody, Luke Vander Ploeg, Christine Detz