Let's be honest

Turning Right with Charles Froehlich: Why Europe’s Youth Are Rejecting the Mainstream

In this episode, Charles joins us to discuss the rise of conservative youth movements across Europe — and why more young people are turning away from mainstream politics. From his own start in activism at university, where left-wing dominance left him feeling isolated, he shares how censorship, cultural change, and an identity crisis are driving young Europeans to seek meaning elsewhere. We explore: * France’s growing conservative youth scene and the rise of the Rassemblement National. * The East–West divide in values and identity. * Free speech, faith, and the renewed focus on family and stability among young people. 🎧 Tune in to Let’s Be Honest for an honest look at how Europe’s next generation is reshaping the political and cultural landscape. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit salonlib.substack.com [https://salonlib.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

José Maria Matias: How Populism Became the Voice of the Forgotten

In this episode of our podcast Let’s Be Honest, we sat down with José Maria Matias to discuss why working-class voters who once supported communist parties are increasingly turning to populist movements. We explored the political landscape in Portugal and Europe, touching on corruption, security, and identity politics, and how traditional parties have lost touch with ordinary people. José explained how the left abandoned the working class in favor of identity-based and immigration issues, creating space for populist parties like Chega to rise by defending national identity and sovereignty. The conversation also covered Europe’s shifting political balance, the shared roots of patriotism in Jerusalem, Athens, and Rome, and the challenges populist movements face when moving from opposition to power. José highlighted the need for innovation, strong leadership, and a long-term vision beyond migration, drawing inspiration from leaders like Viktor Orbán. We closed by reflecting on the future of European populism, the “MEGA–MAGA” transatlantic dynamic, and why the EU risks becoming a coalition of failed nations unless it reconnects with its people. Tune in for a deep dive into the forces reshaping European politics! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit salonlib.substack.com [https://salonlib.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

"Only patriots can solve the migration crisis” | New podcast episode of Let’s Be Honest with Davide Quadri

In our second episode, we sat down with Davide Quadri, the International Secretary of Lega Giovani. During the discussion, we examined the potential root causes of the migration crisis and how other European countries could implement the successful policies of the Italian Salvini-Meloni government such as: * Restricting NGO rescue operations * Tougher detention and repatriation * Externalisation via Albania & Africa deals As Davide noted, this way the illegal sea arrivals dropped drastically. The conversation focuses, among other things, on: * The cultural aspect of integration * Power centers that encourage migration * How the European Parliament addresses this topic We hope you will enjoy it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit salonlib.substack.com [https://salonlib.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Launching the podcast "Let's be honest"

In a world dominated by cancel culture and a refusal to hear other points of view, there’s very few chances to dive deep into the debates and trends shaping the world. That’s why we’ve decided to launch our own podcast series, where we delve deeper into the political, societal, and cultural realities of today. We aim to question prevailing narratives and explore the processes behind them. All the conversations will be open, interesting and featuring perspectives outside the mainstream. In our first episode, we sat down with Katalin Deme, a Senior Research Fellow at MCC Brussels. We discussed what Deme calls the “neolanguage” of the EU. Although some of you may immediately associate this term with Orwell’s “newspeak”, in our context, it refers to a set of newly formed words and expressions created with the aim of fostering a new European identity supported by language. Phrases such as “United in Diversity” or “Climate Change” exemplify this phenomenon. The conversation focuses, among other things, on: * its formation and historical background * examples of its use in everyday life * the future of political correctness We hope you will enjoy it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit salonlib.substack.com [https://salonlib.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]