Thomas Fazi, a contributor to UnHerd and Compact, dives deep into the imploding EU and its corrupt institutions. He critiques the European Central Bank's coercive power during financial crises, arguing it undermines national sovereignty. The conversation highlights the troubling shift from national control to technocratic governance, and discusses how the Ukraine conflict impacts European security. Fazi also connects the arrest of Telegram’s Pavel Durov to rising authoritarianism, noting the resilience of grassroots movements in the face of oppression.

Katja Hoyer, an expert on political shifts in East Germany, and Thomas Fazi, a commentator on populism, dissect the stunning electoral rise of the AFD party. They discuss the challenges traditional parties face as voter discontent grows, particularly among the youth influenced by anti-immigration sentiments. The conversation also highlights the emergence of new political factions in East Germany and the call for state intervention to secure economic stability for the working class, illustrating a complex and shifting political landscape.

Exploring the rightward shift in Europe post-elections, the podcast features Anne-Elisabeth Moutet, Thomas Fazi, and Ralph Schoellhammer discussing the rise of right-wing parties in France, challenges of addressing anti-semitism crimes, complexities of EU elections, analysis of Austria's Freedom Party, and the evolution of populist movements in Europe.