Scott Lucas: Trump 2.0 Fueled The Rise of European Far-Right Groups, Benefiting Russia!

<p>Professor Scott Lucas joins us to discuss the critical situation facing European Union politics and analyse how Trump 2.0 has emboldened populist factions.</p><p><br></p><p>The rise of the far right across Europe is not simply a story about voters suddenly embracing extremism. It is a story about frustration with stagnant economies, pressure on public services, immigration, cultural change, and the growing belief that mainstream political parties no longer listen.</p><p><br></p><p>Scott and I acknowledge the real concerns about jobs, housing, healthcare, and economic security. But we must redirect the blame toward certain wealthy and powerful political figures posing as champions of the common person, not immigrants and minorities, who are just as much victims as everyone else.</p><p><br></p><p>We argue that the answer cannot be simply to condemn these movements. Rather, we must pressure mainstream parties to demonstrate competence and show people that democratic government can improve their lives.</p><p><br></p><p>Join the conversation and tell us whether you think cross-border and cross-cultural collaborations are the solution to a world facing shared challenges, isolation and nationalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Support our independence and help us keep our content free for all to access by becoming a member: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://RetortMedia.com/Support">⁠⁠⁠https://RetortMedia.com/Support⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Notes &amp; Citations:</strong></p><p><a href="https://retortmedia.com/podcasts/ceoretort/2026/09/21/jeffrey-funk-no-ai-will-not-end-humanity-its-a-distraction-from-real-ai-dangers/">⁠https://retortmedia.com/podcasts/ceoretort/2026/09/24/scott-lucas-explains-how-trump-2-0-fueled-the-rise-of-european-far-right-groups-benefiting-russia/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsors &amp; Offers:</strong></p><ul><li>ClubLe.app – Get Three Months free when you use &quot;CEOR&quot; at checkout. A new lifestyle app that helps you meet and connect with new people, and helps you use less AI!</li><li>Proton Mail – Secure email that protects your privacy, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Start with as little as $1: <a href="https://www.proton.me/retort">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proton.me/retort⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> </li><li>Brain-FM – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits: <a href="https://www.brain.fm/ceor">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brain.fm/ceor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe