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In the organizer's words:

How a family reunion turned into a journey through the world of demagogues

Renowned author Stephan Lambys talks about the tilting center. Other exciting guests have already been invited to join the discussion.

An evening in cooperation with C.H. Beck Verlag

Why are so many people in the center of society susceptible to extreme views? Why do they succumb to the seductive power of demagogues? Stephan Lamby travelled to four countries over the course of a year to develop a feeling for the fears of radicalized citizens. He wants to understand why democracy is on the brink of collapse. He traveled to the USA, Argentina, Italy and, of course, Germany.

His travels also took him into his own family and circle of friends. Some encounters were very painful, others encouraging. He also delves deep into history - the history of his family and the history of the countries he is familiar with. A good hundred years after the emergence of historical fascism and eighty years after its end, he explores the question of whether the term fascism is still suitable for the current political debate. Stephan Lamby met people in the former home of Benito Mussolini and at Graceland, the estate of Elvis Presley. He observed Argentinian President Javier Milei up close, spoke to his cousin, who was present during the storming of the Capitol, and to a doctor in Gera who is involved with the AfD. Lamby met enemies of democracy, but also people who stand in the way of the enemies of democracy. The conversations were almost always worthwhile. But there were also limits.

Stephan Lamby is a documentary filmmaker and author. For many years, he has been depicting German and international politics in his ARD documentaries, including "Nervous Republic", "Labyrinth of Power" and "In Delusion". He has received numerous awards, including the German Television Prize, the Hanns Joachim Friedrichs Prize, the STERN Prize and Journalist of the Year.