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It's Political Extremism All the Way Down - Konstantin Kisin

Jul 26, 2024
06:09
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Konstantin Kisin, a political extremism expert, discusses the rise of extremism due to societal changes like immigration. He analyzes how economic stagnation fuels political and cultural conflicts, leading to rising national debts and the appeal of extremist ideologies.
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  • Labeling left-wing extremism differently fuels right-wing extremism.
  • Economic stagnation and societal decay breed extremist movements by deepening societal divisions.

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Rise of Right-Wing Extremism in Response to Left-Wing Extremism

The podcast discusses how right-wing extremism is on the rise in response to left-wing extremism. Anti-immigration and anti-Muslim sentiments are growing in Europe, with parties like the Reform Party led by Nigel Farage gaining popularity on platforms of reducing net immigration. Despite historical evidence supporting this reaction, mainstream media often downplays or ignores it, labeling those who point it out as extremists.

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