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Podcast Episode Recommendation by Alexandra Kolesnik: "Populism and the Misuse of History" from New EUROPAST
Ep. 14: The Battle for Memory: Pluralism vs. Populism in Public History from New EUROPAST
The newest episode of the EUROPAST Podcast features hosts Violeta Davoliute and Dovile Budryte in conversation with Professor Jan Kubik (Rutgers University), a leading political scientist exploring the intersection of political populism and the manipulation of history. The discussion examines how populist movements weaponize historical narratives to construct “us vs. them” divisions, how this distortion of the past supports authoritarian regimes and undermines democratic institutions, and what role public history can play in countering these dynamics. Offering a compelling framework for understanding today’s struggle over memory, the episode highlights why the past has become a crucial arena in the fight to defend democracy.
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