Deep Dive - Charlie Kirk: when hate becomes deadly and polarisation fatal

In this urgent deep dive, John O'Brien sits down with Frank Furedi to discuss the rise of a hate-fuelled polarisation where politics is no longer about disagreement, but the desire to destroy. The appalling assassination of Kirk - who was deeply committed to debate and discussion with people he disagreed with - shows the grim reality of a hateful obsession with branding those we disagree with as pure evil. But it's bigger than just Kirk, across the West, those with contrary views on migration, environmentalism, or patriotism are branded not just wrong, but evil. Kirk's death reminds us that if you wish to live in a democracy, you have to be prepared to tolerate those who disagree with you. Instead, many progressives have sought to de-legitimise and eventually destroy their political enemies. Furedi argues it would be a mistake for conservatives to follow in their footsteps. Frank Furedi is an internationally renowned sociologist, author of numerous books, and executive director of MCC Brussels. He writes a regular Substack, newsletter, Roots and Wings. Substack | Roots & Wings with Frank Furedi: https://frankfuredi.substack.com/Follow MCC Brussels on social media:https://twitter.com/MCC_Brusselshttps://facebook.com/MCCBrusselshttps://linkedin.com/company/mcc-brussels/website:https://brussels.mcc.hu