EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 46 MIN
Kay Gottschalk: Rise of AfD and the Battle for Free Speech
from Hearts of Oak Podcast · host heartsofoak
Kay Gottschalk, a Bundestag member and co-founder of the Alternative for Germany (AFD) party, discusses his political journey and the party's growth from 12% of the vote in 2017 to 21% in 2025. He reflects on challenges like media portrayal and internal management, particularly following the migration crisis of 2015, which heightened voter concerns about cultural integration. Gottschalk emphasizes the AFD's marginalization within the political landscape and broader trends of restricted free speech in Europe. He advocates for a return to democratic principles and envisions the AFD shaping future policy on national identity and economic reforms, while also highlighting the importance of transatlantic relationships in promoting conservative values. Connect with Kay via Linktr.ee and Connect with Hearts of Oak. . . 𝕏 x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/ *Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast. Check out his art theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com and follow him on 𝕏 x.com/TheBoschFawstin
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Kay Gottschalk, a Bundestag member and co-founder of the Alternative for Germany (AFD) party, discusses his political journey and the party’s growth from 12% of the vote in 2017 to 21% in 2025. He reflects on challenges like media portrayal and internal management, particularly following the migration crisis of 2015, which heightened voter concerns about cultural integration.
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