Timothy Garton Ash

Jill Lepore, a Harvard historian, and Timothy Garton Ash, an Oxford professor, delve into America's shifting identity under Trump. They discuss the erosion of democratic norms and the rising tide of authoritarianism in a historical context. Legal expert Elie Mystal challenges outdated laws and envisions a reformed U.S. legal system. Meanwhile, CNN's Isabel Young sheds light on the escalating violence in Mexico due to drug cartels, emphasizing the human cost of U.S. pressure on government crackdowns. Together, they examine the pressing need for global democratic engagement.

British historian Timothy Garton Ash discusses Ukraine's impact on Europe post-Russian invasion. Topics include democracy's decline, 'Post-Wall' Europe, and Ukraine's evolving identity. The conversation explores the importance of defending liberal values, challenges to democracy, and the European Union's role as a liberal empire. Garton Ash shares personal anecdotes related to the fall of the Berlin Wall and its emotional impact.

Timothy Garton Ash, a renowned Professor of European Studies at the University of Oxford, engages in a captivating conversation about Europe's turbulent position in today's world. He explores the implications of Trumpism on the continent and the threats posed by autocrats like Viktor Orbán. The discussion emphasizes the historical knowledge gap among younger generations and the urgent need for a unified European response to both internal and external pressures, underlining the transformative events shaping Europe's identity.

Ivan Krastev, an opinion writer for the New York Times, and Timothy Garton Ash, a European Studies professor at Oxford, share insights on the Soviet Union's collapse and Gorbachev's legacy. They discuss the fall of the Berlin Wall, the misinterpretations of history, and the rise of alternative governance in Eastern Europe. The duo also examines the roots of populism and economic disparities, and reflects on the future of liberalism amidst rising local movements and the challenges posed by contemporary politics.

Researchers, journalists, and academics discuss narratives in Europe. Topics include: the power of narrative in the Brexit vote, the EU's disconnect from the common citizen, resentment towards the EU in Eastern Germany, far-right activists promoting racist ideologies, language patterns of political elites, and attitudes towards the EU.