Letter to a German Friend

<p>In the darkest days of World War II, Algerian-French writer Albert Camus sent a defiant message to the Nazis: our victory is inevitable. If you're feeling any election anxiety or grappling with uncertainty about the months ahead, watch this video on Camus' powerful <em>Letter to a German Friend</em>, from his book <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/resistance-rebellion-and-death-essays-albert-camus/6701105?ean=9780679764014" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Resistance, Rebellion, and Death</a>. It's a reminder that our resistance to authoritarianism has deep, resilient roots.</p> <p>And if you're dealing with MAGA extremists in your life—whether you're navigating tough conversations, protecting your space from harassment, or simply trying to understand the cult of Trump—join our <strong>live taping with Dr. Bandy Lee</strong>, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Trump-Contagion-Existential-Democracy/dp/B0DG3636J1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Psychology of Trump Contagion: An Existential Danger to American Democracy and All Humankind</a>, on <strong>October 29 at 12 PM</strong> <strong>ET</strong> for our Truth-Teller-level subscribers and higher. You can also send in your questions for Dr. Lee through Patreon if you can't make the live event.</p> <p>On <strong>October 24th at 7pm ET</strong>, we're releasing a recording of our <strong><em>How to Make a Podcast</em></strong> <strong>workshop</strong> to answer the questions we frequently get from listeners and help you find your voice. This will be available to our Democracy Defender-level subscribers and above, starting today.</p> <p>We have a lot of exciting events lined up in the coming weeks to connect with our community of listeners. Don't miss our Political Salons every Monday at 4 PM ET on Zoom—a space to vent, ask questions, share what's going on in your world, and just hang out. It's become a dynamic part of shaping the show!</p> <p>Thank you to everyone who supports Gaslit Nation—we couldn't make this show without you. Be sure to subscribe and join us for the lively discussions ahead!</p> <p>A programming change: Our bonus episode Q&amp;A answering questions from our listeners at the Democracy Defender-level and higher will now run next Saturday. Get your questions in, if you haven't yet!</p> <p><strong>Photo:</strong> With my uncle Vitalij Keis in his library. For more on his story, listen to our 2013 interview with NPR here: <a href="https://theworld.org/stories/2013/08/15/orwells-animal-farm-and-ukrainian-refugees" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://theworld.org/stories/2013/08/15/orwells-animal-farm-and-ukrainian-refugees</a></p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p>Camus' Letters to a German Friend, a Warning for Our Times <a href="https://casdinteret.com/2021/11/albert-camus-letters-to-a-german-friend-warning/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://casdinteret.com/2021/11/albert-camus-letters-to-a-german-friend-warning/</a></p> <p>Broadcast to Germany: Dorothy Thompson Speaking <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1943/01/broadcast-to-germany-dorothy-thompson-speaking/657045/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1943/01/broadcast-to-germany-dorothy-thompson-speaking/657045/</a></p> <p>Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and Ukrainian Refugees <a href="https://theworld.org/stories/2013/08/15/orwells-animal-farm-and-ukrainian-refugees" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://theworld.org/stories/2013/08/15/orwells-animal-farm-and-ukrainian-refugees</a></p> <p>Orwell and the Refugees: The Untold Story of Animal Farm <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Orwell-Refugees-Untold-Story-Animal-ebook/dp/B007JNKF5G" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Orwell-Refugees-Untold-Story-Animal-ebook/dp/B007JNKF5G</a></p> <p> </p>