The Rise of the Far Right and Mainstreaming

The podcast episode delves into the rise of the far right and emphasizes the importance of understanding the intricacies beyond simply labeling it as a phenomenon. Highlighting the collaboration between mainstream actors, including academics and politicians, in enabling the far right's mainstreaming, the discussion sheds light on the systemic nature of this issue. By exploring processes of mainstreaming, the episode challenges the oversimplification of attributing the far right's success solely to its strategies and popularity, underscoring the role of mainstream actors in amplifying far-right ideologies.