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The Sunday Debate: Blame Liberals For the Rise of Populism

Jun 5, 2022

Daniel Hannan, a notable Brexit campaigner, joins Elif Shafak, an acclaimed novelist from Turkey, and John Simpson, the BBC's World Affairs editor, for a compelling discussion. They tackle the question of whether liberal policies have fueled populism, dissecting high immigration, multiculturalism, and populist narratives. The conversation dives into the disconnect between elites and the working class, the emotional roots of populism, and the need for liberals to engage with genuine grievances in today’s complex political landscape.

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Daniel Hannan

John Simpson

Elif Shafak

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

The Rise of Populism and its Political Implications

9min

Liberalism and Populism: A Complex Dialogue

14min

Brexit and European Integration: A Missed Understanding

3min

Navigating Beyond Extremes: Addressing Genuine Grievances and Inequality

2min

Exploring Liberalism's Disconnect: The Roots of Populism

2min

Navigating the Landscape of Political Elitism and Populism

19min

Navigating Political Disillusionment

12min

Populism and its Historical Context

2min

A delve into the archive and back to 2019 when we debated a motion asking whether the left’s policies of high immigration and multiculturalism caused the disaffection which has given rise to populism? Or was it the right, with its tabloid scare stories about foreigners eroding national identity? We were joined by Matthew Goodwin, Professor of Politics at Kent University; politician Daniel Hannan; Elif Shafak, award-winning novelist; and John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor, columnist and author. The discussion was chaired by BBC journalist and broadcaster Ritula Shah.

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