AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The David McWilliams Podcast
The shifting political landscape - a conversation with Naomi Klein
Dec 26, 2023
Naomi Klein, a well-known political and social activist, discusses a wide range of political topics including the impact of technology on our sense of identity, the co-opting of leftist messages by the far right, the significance of Steve Bannon in building a global political movement, the power of rhetoric and action in creating political change, the upcoming American election, and the need to hold oil companies accountable for climate change.
01:01:13
Episode guests
AI Summary
Highlights
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Populist movements are fueled by distrust of elites and promise justice to those who feel let down by the system, but the left must establish new institutions to counter this rise.
- Populist leaders harness the power of the attention economy, using sensationalism and conspiracy theories to attract followers; the left can disrupt these narratives with practical solutions to address economic and social issues.
Deep dives
Diagonalism and the Rise of Populism
Diagonalism is a term used to describe the mix of extreme suspicion of establishment institutions, conspiracy theories, and appeals to the natural and new age beliefs that are fueling the rise of populism. Figures like Naomi Klein and Russell Brand have become crossover stars, bridging the gap between left and right in this new political landscape. Populist movements are exploiting the discontent and frustration felt by many who believe the system is not working for them, capitalizing on the distrust of elites and promising justice. However, it is important for the left to disrupt the status quo and build new and sturdier institutions to counter the rise of populism.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode