Where to go for the best analysis of Hungarian politics

7 February 2025
Ildi Amon

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Here are some of my absolute favourites to follow on YouTube for the latest on what’s happening Hungarian politics. If you can recommend others please let me know. You can also find how to support each channel on their YouTube as they need all the support they can get to keep doing their work.

I’m on the hunt for more English-language analysts as well so I’ll keep this article updated.

Puzsér Róbert

I’m no expert, but Puszér is the OG of commentators in Hungary. You might find him off-putting because it sounds like he’s yelling non-stop but I find his analysis on Hungarian topics is on point. When I wake up and a lot of content has been posted overnight, I’ll definitely listen to Puzsér first.

He often a regular show called “Önkényes Mérvadó” and he’s often invited on panel discussions that are published on YouTube as well. He did a famous Hard Talk interview with Peter Magyar in early 2024 which has 2.5 million views.

Follow him on YouTube here.

Háromharmad podcast

Another great way to stay informed is the weekly Haromharmad podcast. The name is a play on Fidesz’s 2/3s majority in the parliament because the name translates to 3/3s.

Kötöttfogás | Magyar Hang

The Kotottfogas podcast is more with some golden oldies and lots of different point of views, but it’s also one a listen to regularly.

Partizan

Partizan is a YouTube news channel that does really good interviews and documentaries on Hungarian politics. Peter Magyar did his famous first interview on Partizan so the channel is central to his whole genesis. A political activist called Gulyás Márton does a lot of their flagship interviews. I also love the weekly show “Veto” with the political analyst Ruff Balint.

Follow Partizan here.

Political scientists & analysits

Kéri László has a sweet old grandpa voice, but don’t let that deceive you, he has a long history in Hungarian politics. He often talks about being invited all over the country to speak about Peter Magyar’s rise and this has given him a second lease on life. He doesn’t have a channel per se but if there’s an interview with him I’ll always give it a listen.
Lakner Zoltan
Torok Gabor

Telex

Telex is a news channel similar to Partizan in a way with lots of great interviews and documentaries. It also did an iconic early interview with Peter Magyar when he first started out. There’s a journalist Fábián Tamás who does a lot of their big interviews who’s worth looking out for.

Önkényes Mérvadó

There is a show called “Önkényes Mérvadó” which was a radio show on Spirit FM that brought together Puzsér Róbert and many others to discuss and debate what was in the news. This show was probably the first that I started listening to during 2024 for analysis on what was happening with Peter Magyar. Every morning I’d listen to it on the way in to work. Anyway, the people behind the show parted ways with Spirit FM and started up again on their own channel called Szélsőközép, so you can continue listing here and listen to the old stuff here.

Kontroll

Kontroll’s YouTube channel has some good shows like “Keri Kerdi” with Keri Laszlo political analyst, and Szabadsajto Klub.

HetiVálasz podcast

HetiValasz is an interview podcast by Valasz Online. It’s not always about politics but when it is, I’ll always listen.

Egyenes Beszéd | ATV

“Egyenes Beszed” is actually a nightly news program on the ATV TV channel, but you can also watch it on YouTube. They follow the day-to-day news closely so it’s a way to stay on top of what’s happening on an everyday basis. It has two hosts one of which is Ronai Egon. Peter Magyar and Ronai Egon have a rocky relationship…it was this show that MP walked off mid-interview.

Törökülés podcast | 24.hu

I’m not sure if this podcast is going to stick around long-term as it’s just started but “Torokules” hosted by political analys Torok Gabor could be an interesting one if it hangs on.

Direkt36

Direkt36 is an investigative news portal. They have recently released a documentary called “The Dynasty” investingating the Orban family’s corruption.

Atlatszo

Atlatszo is another investigative news portal that is worth following and supporting.