The Daily Day X, Part 2: In the Stomach
Jun 4, 2021
Annetta Kahane, a human rights activist and chairperson of the Amadeo Antonio Foundation, is joined by Claudia Roth, Vice President of the German Bundestag. They delve into the haunting legacy of Germany’s Nazi past and its influence on present-day extremism. Kahane shares her personal battles against racism and anti-Semitism, highlighting the chilling threats activists face. The discussion also examines a soldier's chilling plot and the societal responses to increasing far-right ideologies, urging listeners to confront these challenges for a more inclusive future.
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The Enemy List
- Claudia Roth was informed by authorities of an enemy list containing her name created by Franco A., a former Bundeswehr officer.
- This list targeted politicians, intellectuals, and activists, aiming to blame refugees for their potential deaths.
Franco A.'s Significance
- Franco A.'s case is significant as the first active-duty soldier tried for terrorism since WWII.
- His arrest revealed a network planning for "Day X" and highlighted authorities' oversight.
Gaslighting in East Berlin
- Annetta Kahane, raised in East Berlin by Holocaust survivors, experienced antisemitism but was told it didn't exist under communism.
- She later felt gaslighted when her experiences were dismissed.