Episode

The German Right's Golden Moment (ft. Christopher Caldwell)

Podcast: First Things Podcast
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Duration seconds: 3520
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Summary

In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Why the AfD Wins” from the October 2026 issue of the magazine.