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eppur_se_muova

(36,247 posts) Sat Nov 30, 2019, 05:11 PM Nov 2019

Rick Steves is presenting a one-hour program on the rise of fascism in Europe ...

https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/fascism

Just now airing on AL Public TV. Interesting timing, innit ?

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Rick Steves is presenting a one-hour program on the rise of fascism in Europe ... (Original Post) eppur_se_muova Nov 2019 OP

It's good. Was on Last year too OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #1

I think Rick Steves is a good egg. I caught that last year as well. Hekate Nov 2019 #2

the travel guy? Demovictory9 Nov 2019 #3

The same. He's quite the outspoken lib. nt eppur_se_muova Nov 2019 #5

The "Pro Weed Legalization" travel guy. Yes. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Nov 2019 #12

I've seen that a couple of times. It was quite interesting. Arkansas Granny Nov 2019 #4

Was interesting. elleng Nov 2019 #6

It's well done, madamesilverspurs Nov 2019 #7

I love Rick Steves. smirkymonkey Nov 2019 #8

He did a lot to help legalize weed in WA state; he's very cool. fierywoman Nov 2019 #9

K&R UTUSN Nov 2019 #10

Guy is profound. Kid Berwyn Nov 2019 #11

Rick Steves is excellent, and a good person. My family has enjoyed his travel commentary for years. Evolve Dammit Nov 2019 #13

OhNo-Really

(3,985 posts)

1. It's good. Was on Last year too

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 05:17 PM

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Hekate

(90,556 posts)

2. I think Rick Steves is a good egg. I caught that last year as well.

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 05:22 PM

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Demovictory9

(32,421 posts)

3. the travel guy?

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 05:23 PM

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eppur_se_muova

(36,247 posts)

5. The same. He's quite the outspoken lib. nt

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 05:29 PM

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Guy Whitey Corngood

(26,494 posts)

12. The "Pro Weed Legalization" travel guy. Yes. nt

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 07:32 PM

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Arkansas Granny

(31,506 posts)

4. I've seen that a couple of times. It was quite interesting.

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 05:26 PM

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elleng

(130,732 posts)

6. Was interesting.

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 05:30 PM

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Am watching Ken Burns' 'Baseball' instead.

madamesilverspurs

(15,798 posts)

7. It's well done,

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 05:35 PM

Nov 2019

presented in such a way that those not well-versed in history might be inclined to learn more.

Rick Steves is one of the good guys. He recently donated $1million to projects working to alleviate homelessness in the Seattle area.

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smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

8. I love Rick Steves.

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 05:53 PM

Nov 2019

He is a true liberal and he also has some great travel books and tours. I have been on a few of them and they are great.

fierywoman

(7,671 posts)

9. He did a lot to help legalize weed in WA state; he's very cool.

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 05:57 PM

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UTUSN

(70,644 posts)

10. K&R

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 06:56 PM

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Kid Berwyn

(14,795 posts)

11. Guy is profound.

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 07:26 PM

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That world is a book to such as him. And he knows people around the world are exactly the same: full, and worthy, of love.

Evolve Dammit

(16,697 posts)

13. Rick Steves is excellent, and a good person. My family has enjoyed his travel commentary for years.

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2019, 08:05 PM

Nov 2019

Well produced shows that are respectful, informative. insightful, adventurous and a dose of humor.

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