To the Point
Nationalism's appeal on both sides of the Atlantic
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.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenGeert Wilders during a political campaign in Spijkenisse, February 18, 2017. (Peter van der Sluijs)
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