The Far-Right Surge: Can They Be Stopped? Europe, Britain, and Trump's America

Chris Wright is joined by longtime journalist and Media Executive, now the Founder of The Alliance For Trust In Media, Eric Schurenberg (US), co-presenter of “Weekend Breakfast” on Times Radio, Rosie Wright, and Jean-Monnet Professor of European Integration at the National University of Ireland Maynooth, John O’Brennan.Topics:Rise of far-right parties in EuropeRole of social media and misinformationEconomic inequality as a driver of extremismMedia landscape and regulation challengesHistorical parallels with 1920s and 1930s EuropeImpact of foreign interference and Russian footprintsFuture of elections and political stabilityChapters00:00 Introduction to Current Political Climate in Europe01:53 The Rise of the Alternative for Deutschland Party03:03 Historical Context and Parallels with 1920s-30s Europe04:59 The Role of Economic Inequality in Extremism08:02 Campaign Strategies and Voter Psychology in Germany10:11 The Influence of Social Media and Russian Interference13:01 The Misinformation Landscape and Its Impact16:49 Media Literacy and the Future of News Consumption19:02 The Decline of Literacy and Education Challenges20:48 AI and Technology's Role in Society and Education22:53 UK Political Landscape and Immigration Policies27:12 Reform UK Conference and Political Scandals31:06 The Future of Immigration and Public Perception35:13 US Politics, Trump and Midterm Elections44:08 Global Economic Impact of War and Debt50:02 Media Censorship and Political Discourse in the US52:57 Election Campaigns and Political Strategies54:03 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. © Fridens liljor/Micke Finell.Rock around the clock productions AB.www.rockaroundtheclock.co This episode was produced by Sound SapienSoundsapien.com