Chris Hedges and Philipp Ther on the Neoliberal Destruction of Europe
On this week’s episode of “On Contact,” host Chris Hedges is joined by Philipp Ther, author of “Europe Since 1989: A History.”
Hedges and Ther discuss the rise of populist movements in Europe and how neoliberal policy created “catastrophic damage” across the region. Watch the full interview below:
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