Politics in Question

What is the relationship between populism and nationalism in American politics?

Apr 29, 2023

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Introduction

5min

The Ideology and Populism Question

5min

The Value of Populism in Understanding Trump

4min

The Relationship Between Ethno-Nationalism and Populism

4min

The Role of Nationalism in American Politics

2min

The Different Models of the Nation

3min

The Four Types of Nationalism

2min

The Relationship Between Political Beliefs and Voting Choice

6min

The Mechanisms of Political Mobilization in Different Countries

2min

10.

The Differences Between the U.S. And Europe in Race and Inclusion

4min

11.

The Impact of Radical Right Politics on the Political Scene

3min

12.

Populism and Nationalism in the Mass Electorate

2min

13.

The Politics of Democracy

2min

In this week’s episode of Politics In Question, Bart Bonikowski joins Julia and Lee to discuss the relationship between populism and nationalism in American politics. Bonikowski is an associate professor of sociology and politics at New York University. He uses relational survey methods, computational text analysis, and experimental research to apply insights gleaned from cultural sociology to the study of politics in the United States and Europe. Bonikowski focuses on nationalism, populism, and radical-right parties.

What is populism? Is it synonymous with radical politics? How does left-wing populism and right-wing populism differ? What explains the success of populist nationalist movements in the United States? And what is the likelihood of a populist movement causing democratic backsliding in the US? These are some of the questions Bart, Julia, and Lee ask in this week’s episode.