Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum Against Pessimism (audio)5164931×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -25:14-25:14Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Against Pessimism (audio)Listen to my Peace Prize speech Anne ApplebaumOct 22, 2024516493ShareTranscriptAs promised, the audio of “Against Pessimism,” speech delivered October 20, 2024, in Frankfurt. Discussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksOpen Letters, from Anne Applebaum democracy and dictatorship, Russia and Ukraine, America and Europe, local and global, past and presentdemocracy and dictatorship, Russia and Ukraine, America and Europe, local and global, past and presentSubscribeAuthorsAnne ApplebaumRecent EpisodesLive with Ruth Ben-GhiatMar 3 • Anne Applebaum and Ruth Ben-GhiatThe Inevitable Blowback to Trump’s Reckless ImperialismJan 7 • Anne Applebaum and THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat AliA conversation with Anne ApplebaumJul 8, 2025 • Anne Applebaum and Steve SchmidtHardball with Chris + Anne ApplebaumApr 21, 2025 • Anne Applebaum and Chris MatthewsLive with Tim MakMar 6, 2025 • Anne Applebaum and Tim MakWill Democracy Hold? Anne Applebaum and Jessica Yellin Feb 22, 2025 • Anne Applebaum and Jessica YellinScott Dworkin and Anne Applebaum on Trump, Musk, and moreFeb 21, 2025 • Anne Applebaum and Scott Dworkin