Time To Say Goodbye Who Gets to Be a Populist? with Nancy Fraser
Nov 27, 2024
Nancy Fraser, the Henry and Louise Loeb Professor of Political and Social Science at the New School, dives into the intersections of neoliberalism and populism. She critiques the facade of progressive neoliberalism that prioritizes identity politics over economic equity. The conversation examines the evolution of the Democratic Party, highlighting the challenges faced by figures like Bernie Sanders. Fraser also analyzes populist narratives from Trump and Sanders, discussing their impact on political allegiances and the struggles within the Democratic Party ahead of the 2028 elections.
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Progressive Neoliberalism
- Progressive neoliberalism is an alliance between mainstream liberal social movements and powerful economic sectors.
- This alliance focuses on recognition (e.g., diversity) over distribution (e.g., economic equality).
Democrats Abandoning the Working Class
- The Democratic Party shifted from economic concerns to identity politics, abandoning the working class.
- This benefited corporations who could appear progressive while pursuing policies that harmed most Americans.
Performative Allyship
- In 2020, companies responded to social unrest with performative allyship, like using BLM on logos.
- The NBA, despite having a mostly Black workforce concerned about protests, continued games with BLM branding, exemplifying progressive neoliberalism.
