This episode explores the multiple contradictions of Iranian society today. What are the limits for Iranian cultural producers? And what... more

This episode explores the recent German elections and related social, economic and cultural issues. How did welfare measures, migration and... more

This episode explores the attack against progressive political agendas in the U.S. How have recent actions rolled back hard-won achievements... more

This episode explores what a second Trump presidency could mean for American domestic policy and politics, and for the rest... more

This episode examines the factors which led to Donald Trump's decisive victory in the recent U.S. election. Did the Harris... more

This episode explores advances made by the far-right in Austria and in Germany and examines crucial factors raised by Lutz’s... more

This episode explores the recent national elections in Austria and the victory of a radical right-wing party. How is this... more

This episode focuses on the mainstreaming of radical politics and how extremist ideologies gain a foothold. How can democratic practice... more

This episode explores the social worlds of various extremist groups and the corrosive effects of radicalization on contemporary democracy. Why... more

This episode analyzes the elections in India and the trajectory of Indian democracy from the mid-seventies to today. How do... more