"Moment of Zen" Can Populism Beat the Administrative State? | Samo Burja
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Nov 23, 2024 
In a riveting discussion, Samo Burja, a political theorist and expert on populism, sheds light on the intricate relationship between populism and modern governance. He explores how populism has reshaped political strategies, using examples like Trump's tactics. Burja examines the historical evolution of the state and challenges facing the Republican Party in supporting populism. He also dives into the impact of privacy concerns in our data-driven world and the interplay between politics and cryptocurrency, suggesting innovative pathways for reform.
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Populism and Popular Sentiment
- Populism appeals to popular sentiment, which can be right or wrong, as seen with Hugo Chavez in Venezuela.
- Populism is democratic power in its most direct form, acquiring power through popular support.
Populism vs. the Administrative State
- Historically, populism opposed feudalism or monarchy, as seen in the 1848 European revolutions and the American Revolution.
- Today, populism faces the 20th-century administrative bureaucratic state, a new kind of challenge.
The Rise of the Administrative State
- Populists like Huey Long helped create the administrative state through redistributionist agendas.
- FDR's policies, while having elitist elements, were also populist in promising what people wanted.