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The episode discusses the implications of Viktor Orbán's downfall in Hungary for global politics, featuring insights from Hungarian journalist Veronika Munk and Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum.

Whatever happens next in Hungary, Viktor Orbán’s stunning downfall contains obvious warnings for MAGA and Donald Trump: Propaganda has its limits. Concerns about affordability are real. True democracy can reassert itself in a single election. Reality can bend only so far. The Hungarian journalist Veronika Munk of the news outlet Denník N shares her view from the streets of Budapest. And the Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum, who covers autocracy, democracy, and Europe, explains why the election is a turning point for world politics. --- Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Guests: Veronika Munk, Anne Applebaum

Topics covered

• Hungary
• democracy
• autocracy
• politics
• elections
• propaganda

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Organizations: Denník N, The Atlantic

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