This episode explores the crises of liberalism. How do recent conditions of uncertainty and multiple crises play a role in amplifying the appeal of illiberal ideologies? And how does illiberalism differ from authoritarianism and populism? Tune in to hear how the defense of liberalism requires a connection to the everyday concerns and grievances of citizens.
Guest featured in this episode:
Zsolt Enyedi is a Professor of Political Science at the Central European University in Vienna and also a Senior Researcher at the university’s Democracy Institute in Budapest. He has worked on party politics, on comparative government, church and state relations, political psychology, with a particular focus on political tolerance, prejudices, and authoritarianism. He was awarded the Rudolf Wildenmann Prize in 2003, and the Bibó Award in 2004. Enyedi published articles in several important academic journals, and his recent book titled “Party System Closure” was co-authored with Fernando Casal Bértoa, published by the Oxford University Press in 2021.
