Democracy is under siege — not just in Hungary, but across the world. Budapest is where the cracks showed first, and where people fought back. Every other week, Ivan Scalfarotto sits down with activists, dissidents, scholars, and political leaders to understand why democracies slide into authoritarianism — and how they can be defended. With reason, not rage. Author and host: Ivan Scalfarotto Editor and social media: Ludovica Taurisano Graphic designer: Paola De Bartolo Visual identity: Martina Santurri Sound designer: Enrico Cabua