Viktor Shabestyan

Viktor Shabestyan, a former journalist and historian, delves into the complex political landscape of Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban. He discusses Orban's transformation from a beacon of democracy to a nationalist leader eroding civil liberties. The allure of Orban for some American conservatives is analyzed, highlighting his Christian nationalist agenda. Shabestyan also reflects on Hungary's historical fight for freedom and the troubling parallels with rising right-wing sentiments in Europe, sparking a cautionary conversation about democracy's fragility.