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The paradox of populism
Feb 5, 2024
The podcast explores the growing popularity of populism in Europe, analyzing its history, impact on democracy, and comparisons to Trump's populism. It delves into the demographics of populist party voters, examining factors such as education, class, and gender. The UK's connection to the populist wave, particularly in the context of Brexit, is also discussed. Additionally, the podcast explores the constraints faced by populist parties in implementing policies and the limitations of populism as a whole.
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- Populism is a thin-centered ideology that can be attached to different ideologies and is driven by a division between corrupt elites and the pure people.
- The rise of populism is influenced by economic challenges, cultural anxiety, and the failure of mainstream parties to provide alternatives, with support cutting across the social-economic spectrum but with education level and gender playing a role in differentiating supporters.
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Defining Populism
Populism is a worldview that sees societies divided into two homogenous groups: the corrupt elites and the pure people. Populist leaders rally against the corrupt elite and advocate for the expression of the general will of the people in politics. Donald Trump's rhetoric is an example of right-wing populism, as he presents himself as the voice of the people against the political establishment.
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