About this episode
The episode explores the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany party and its appeal to young voters.
In this episode of The FRONTLINE Dispatch , host Raney Aronson-Rath speaks with longtime FRONTLINE correspondent Evan Williams, director of The Rise of Germany’s New Right . Together, they unpack how the hardline Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has surged in popularity, drawing young voters on TikTok, capitalizing on economic anxiety, and reframing nationalism for a new generation.
People in this episode
Host: Raney Aronson-Rath
Guest: Evan Williams
Topics covered
- far-right politics
- Germany
- Alternative for Germany
- youth engagement
- nationalism
- economic anxiety
Keywords
- Germany
- far-right
- Alternative for Germany
- TikTok
- nationalism
- economic anxiety
- youth voters
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Alternative for Germany
Places: Germany, TikTok
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