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Danny Finkelstein: How the world’s antis...

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Danny Finkelstein's mother survived Bergen-Belsen. When far-right activist Nick Fuentes began spreading antisemitic, pro-Hitler ideas, our writer challenged him. He wasn’t ready for the onslaught that ensued.


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Ready by: Danny Finkelstein, Times columnist, author and Conservative peer.

Producer: Dave Creasey.

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