The erosion of civil society and the rise of populism

The podcast episode discusses how civil society has been eroded and taken over by populist movements, leading to a loss of core left values. The guest and host delve into the dangers of this trend, highlighting examples from different countries, such as the control of civil society by hardline Zionists in Israel and the manipulation of civil society by cancel culture. They explore the impact on freedom and the need for a new approach to organizing that combines both local self-organization and transnational coalitions. The conversation raises concerns about the erosion of free speech and the importance of protecting civil society from state control.