steve tyler: I think there's increased sorting of this country by education and what is sometimes called a coastal aletes phenomenon, though you find it in an arbor and austin, texas. And uh, i think part of it is because of the internet, there is a split of sympathy. The idea that some kind of a right view comes along that flirts with the idea of being violent on twitter isn't going to be a big seller in ireland. It's really history being recreated in different places in different ways.
The UK is holding a big election on June 8, so today we’re bringing you some bonus audio on that topic featuring Tyler and Steve Davies of the London-based Institute of Economic Affairs.
They talk about how the general election could shape the terms of Brexit, how much further the EU and even the UK will splinter, the prospects for the European left-wing, and the populism underneath it all.
Note: this was recorded at event in late April shortly after May called for the snap election in June. Got it?
Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links.
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