

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Guest Michael Cole joins Right Rising to break down how right-wing populist leaders are using some of the world’s most popular footballers for political gain. Along with host Augusta Dell’Omo, Michael takes us on a deep dive into some of the most famous examples of this budding relationship – like German footballer Mesut Özil and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Michael helps us understand how these relationships emerged and what these new partnerships could look like in the context of the 2021 European Championships.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Right-wing authoritarian and extremist movements are on the march worldwide. This podcast will host some of the globe’s leading experts on the radical right to help us understand the development of these extremists. Each episode, hosts and guests bring their specialist insights to break down the critical people, places, organizations, actions, and ideas of the radical right. Produced by the Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right.