On today’s show, we hear from guest Alan Singer, an author, educator, and activist who has recently returned from travels in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. Together with host Allen Ruff, he discusses his family history and identity as secular and Jewish and offers observations on the rise of right-wing thought in Europe in tandem with contemporary American politics. Their conversation addresses the problem of illiberal democracies and ends on a positive note, with reasons for hope found in the rising generation and youth-driven social movements.

If you would like to read Alan Singer’s columns on Daily Kos, you can find them here.