Café Academique

The Legacy of the Occupy Wall Street

In this episode of Café Académique, host Panos Panayotu is joined by Marisa Holmes, a core organizer of Occupy Wall Street and author of ‘Organizing Occupy Wall Street: This Is Just Practice’. Together, they reflect on the legacy of OWS, 13 years after the movement began, and its continued relevance in today’s turbulent political landscape. Marisa shares her insights on the early organizing process, the global influences that shaped the movement, and how Occupy sought to create a new kind of democracy. The discussion also explores the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and what today’s activists can take from OWS to build movements for the future.

Navigating France's Snap Parliamentary Elections

In this episode of Café Academique, we delve into the tumultuous landscape of French politics as the country heads towards snap parliamentary elections. Our guest, Théo Aiolfi, a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at CY Cergy Paris University, shares his expertise on French politics. We discuss Macron's 'gamble' with the snap election, the normalisation of far-right ideas in France, as well as the prospects of the New Popular Front to counter Macron and the far-right.

AI-Driven Politics? Inside the Synthetic Party's Political Laboratory

In this episode of Café Academique, we explore the intriguing world of AI with a special focus on AI-driven political parties. Our guest, Asker Staunæs, founder of the Synthetic Party in Denmark, shares his unique insights from the world's first AI-driven political party. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the potential of AI to reshape political engagement and democracy.

Unpacking the AfD: Nazi Obsessions & Political Shifts

Following the AfD's record high in the recent European Parliament elections, this episode delves into the implications of their rise for German and European politics. We explore the historical roots and ideological foundations of the AfD as well as recent developments within the party with Lazaros Karavasilis, a researcher at the Institute for Intercultural and International Studies at the University of Bremen.

The EU at a Crossroads: The Far Right Surge in the EP Elections

In this episode of Café Academique, Panos Panayotu is joined by Anita Nissen, a researcher within the fields of European Studies and far right politics from Aalborg University, to explore the far-right landscape in the upcoming European Parliament elections. Anita provides insights into the rise of far-right parties, their vision for Europe, and the potential implications for the EU. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these critical developments and their impact on European politics.