Audrey Unverferth

In this engaging conversation, Audrey Unverferth, a Visiting Fellow at Hungary’s MCC, brings her expertise on Soviet totalitarianism to the forefront. She draws alarming parallels between Soviet history and modern trends in the West, particularly emphasizing the rise of totalitarian tendencies in education and the chilling effects of cancel culture on free speech. Unverferth discusses the importance of fostering open dialogue and diverse viewpoints, while warning against the complacency that can lead to authoritarianism in any political ideology.