Episode

The Rise and Demise of The House of Orban

Podcast: American Diplomat
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Duration seconds: 1607
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Summary

AMB Kurt Volker, who has known Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban for 30 years, helps us understand the man, his early vision for Hungary, how his quest to "never lose another election" led him to become the model for would-be authoritarians everywhere — and also led to his downfall in last Sunday's election. Things are never quite as simple as they may appear!