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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 13 MIN

How small towns became a testing ground for Poland's far right

from Notes from Poland · host Daniel Tilles and Alicja Ptak

In our new podcast, Notes from Poland's editor-in-chief Daniel Tilles speaks with deputy editor-in-chief Alicja Ptak about her research into how four contentious issues - migration, women’s rights, Jewish heritage and LGBT+ rights - have played out in 19 smaller towns and cities in Poland.They discuss how national far-right talking points are being imported into smaller towns, how these issues are covered and contested at the local level, and what this all means ahead of next year's parliamentary elections.This conversation was based on a report produced as part of Notes from Poland’s new bespoke service offering our expertise to clients.Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do what we do without your support.Support the show

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In our new podcast, Notes from Poland's editor-in-chief Daniel Tilles speaks with deputy editor-in-chief Alicja Ptak about her research into how four contentious issues - migration, women’s rights, Jewish heritage and LGBT+ rights - have played out in 19 smaller towns and cities in Poland. They discuss how national far-right talking points are being imported into smaller towns, how these issues are covered and contested at the local level, and what this all means ahead of next year's parliame...

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