<p>It used to be older Germans who flocked to Alternative for Germany. But nowadays, it’s actually younger Germans – especially men – who are casting their ballots for the far-right faction and helped the historic surge of AfD in the recent German federal election. What's happening in Germany is similar to the move of young voters to the fringes in the United States. Host <strong>Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson</strong> talks to American and German university students about what young voters want from their leaders and what they are not getting. And why their future may not be as bright as they deserve. Featuring <strong>Cammie Davenport</strong> and <strong>Camdyn DeShields</strong> from University of South Carolina Upstate and <strong>Arlow Bünning</strong> and <strong>Malte Broyer </strong>from Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal.</p><p>Music: "disappear" by <strong>Koi-discovery</strong></p><p>(Source: FMA)</p><p><br>Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen.</p><p> </p><p><em>In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.</em></p>

Common Ground Berlin

Common Ground Berlin

A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Three.

DEC 18, 202526 MIN
Common Ground Berlin

A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Three.

DEC 18, 202526 MIN

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It used to be older Germans who flocked to Alternative for Germany. But nowadays, it’s actually younger Germans – especially men – who are casting their ballots for the far-right faction and helped the historic surge of AfD in the recent German federal election. What's happening in Germany is similar to the move of young voters to the fringes in the United States. Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson talks to American and German university students about what young voters want from their leaders and what they are not getting. And why their future may not be as bright as they deserve. Featuring Cammie Davenport and Camdyn DeShields from University of South Carolina Upstate and Arlow Bünning and Malte Broyer from Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal.Music: "disappear" by Koi-discovery(Source: FMA)Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen. In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.