Successful Elections For Germany’s Far-Right Party, The Telluride Film Festival, And An Eye On India Festival

Sept 9, 2016, 10:15am CT

Anti-Islam activists have staged an hour-long demonstration atop Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate Saturday Aug. 27, 2016. The protesters unfurled a banner calling for “secure borders” in Germany. Police said 15 people were briefly detained over the protest and are likely to face charges of trespassing, harassment and breaching laws on public assembly Banner reads : Secure Borders - Secure Future. Frank Jordans / AP Photo

Successful Elections For Germany’s Far-Right Party, The Telluride Film Festival, And An Eye On India Festival

Sept 9, 2016, 10:15am CT

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On today’s show:

A far-right party hopes to enter Germany’s governing body for the first time in 72 years. Andreas Kluth of The Economist joins us to talk about the rise of the AfD.
Our film contributor Milos Stehlik is just back from the 43rd annual Telluride Film Festival. He shares some of the highlights.
Plus, global citizen Nari Safavi tells us where we can keep an eye on contemporary India this weekend.