Boriswave, fighting-age men, cultural Marxism: how the far right is changing how we speak

In this episode of Today in Focus, host Helen Pidd discusses the term 'Boris Wave,' coined by far-right circles to describe an increase in migration to the UK from non-EU countries. The term reflects a broader phenomenon but is also a euphemism for racially charged sentiments. Dr. Robert Topinka, an expert in reactionary digital politics, explains how language is used strategically within political discourse, especially by the far-right to frame complex issues into simplified narratives that vilify immigrants. The term gained traction online through social media networks, especially after being adopted by figures like Nigel Farage, who links it to contentious immigration policies. This episode illustrates how language can shape perceptions of migration while emphasizing the risks associated with normalizing far-right terminology in mainstream conversations.