New podcast turns its attention to the past and future of the far right
Professor Cas Mudde, honorary doctor at Södertörn University in 2026, is a guest on the School of Social Sciences’ new podcast “Samhällsperspektiv från Södertörn”. The podcast’s first episode takes its cue from Cas Mudde’s influential research on populism and the far right.

In the interview, Cas Mudde, Stanley Wade Shelton UGAF Professor of International Affairs at the University of Georgia in Athens, USA, discusses the global spread of the far right and whether the radical right has become increasingly normalised.
The interview was conducted by Miranda Thulin and Alexander Hjelm External link., both PhD students in political science.
The entire interview is available to listen to here External link, opens in new window. (the episode begins with a brief introduction in Swedish, followed by the interview in English).
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Honorary doctorate 2026
In connection with the Commencement Ceremony, Cas Mudde will visit Södertörn University to participate in a conversation with Professor Ann-Cathrine Jungar, among other things. Students and staff are welcome to participate in the conversation on 4 February External link..
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