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#470 - Good Wars, Bad Candidates, and the Department of Straws and Napkins

The Fifth Column

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Debating Historical Narratives and Identity

This chapter explores the controversies surrounding historical interpretation, specifically Holocaust revisionism, and the portrayal of public figures in media. The speakers analyze the impact of historical narratives on national identities, particularly in Eastern Europe post-World War II, and critique modern political attitudes towards these nations. They engage in a dialogue about the complexities of immigration policies and the interplay between cultural identity, ethnicity, and the socio-political landscape.

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