Politicology The Politics of Vengeance —The Weekly Roundup
May 23, 2025
Mike Madrid, a senior advisor at the California Latino Economic Institute and author of 'The Latino Century', joins Ron Steslow for a thought-provoking discussion. They delve into the intersection of MAGA's economic populism and immigration agendas, revealing tensions within the Republican Party. Madrid highlights how corporations exploit labor while unfairly scapegoating immigrants. The duo also examines the ethical implications of data leaks in the AI era, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced privacy protections.
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Bannon's Populism Targets Working Class
- Steve Bannon's new right economic populism combines protectionism and anti-immigration stances targeting the working class.
- This populism aims to dismantle existing political and economic systems rather than reform them.
Populism Blurs Left-Right Divide
- Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders share a populist class-war vision despite opposing political labels.
- Populism on left and right aims to break down the current system and blurs traditional ideological divides.
Immigration Myth Hurts Minorities
- Bannon wrongly argues Black and Hispanic workers lose jobs to immigrant tech workers, exploiting racial divisions.
- The agricultural labor market relies on immigrant workers for jobs Americans historically refuse.
