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Martin Wolf on saving democratic capitalism: Hillary Clinton

Jun 17, 2023

Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State, shares her insights on the challenges facing democracy and the rise of populism. She discusses the unique difficulties women face in politics, including rampant misogyny and threats of violence. Clinton emphasizes the importance of engaging younger voters and expresses concerns about President Biden's re-election prospects. The conversation touches on the impact of social media on society and the need for unity against autocratic regimes threatening democratic norms.

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The Right Is More Effective Than the Left

04:12

Intro

2min

The Crisis of Democracy Today

18min

Analyzing the Legacy of Operation Warp Speed and Its Political Implications

2min

Navigating Globalization and Gender Politics

9min

The Impacts of Social Media on Society and Mental Health

2min

Countering Autocracy: The Global Struggle for Democracy

10min

Final Reflections on Democratic Capitalism and Future Opportunities

2min

In this fourth episode of Martin Wolf’s series, the FT’s chief economics commentator discusses the rise of populist politics with someone who was hit by its hard edge: Hillary Clinton. Drawing on arguments in Martin’s latest book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, they discuss what the future holds for democracy, why female leaders face such extreme misogyny and threats of violence, whether President Biden can win re-election next year, and why Clinton is pinning her hopes on a younger generation of voters.

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This episode is presented by Martin Wolf. The producer is Laurence Knight. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. The sound engineers are Samantha Giovinco and Breen Turner. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.

Clips: CNN, ABC, CBS, OAN, Fox, BBC, CBC

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