Why the right is thirsty for Hungary

Gladden Pappin, an associate professor of politics at the University of Dallas, shares insights from his fellowship in Budapest. He dives into the contrasts between American and Hungarian conservatism, touching on social welfare versus individualism. The conversation highlights Hungary's struggle to maintain national identity amid external influences, while also critiquing authoritarian shifts in both nations. Pappin warns of the dangers posed to democratic values and LGBTQ rights, drawing alarming parallels between Hungary's and the U.S.'s political landscapes.