Nachfrage - Der Interview-Podcast von Andreas Sator #9 Die gefährliche Kluft hinter Trump, Hofer und dem Brexit: Matthew Goodwin
Jul 15, 2017
Matthew Goodwin, a British expert on populism and national identity from the University of Kent, delves into the underlying factors driving populism today. He discusses the long-standing tensions exposed by the refugee crisis and examines how the Brexit vote reflects deep divides in education and culture. Goodwin highlights the backlash against progressive values and the rise of right-wing populism across Europe and the US. He also explores how centrist politicians are adapting their strategies in response to these unfolding political shifts.
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Who Voted Brexit and Why
- Brexit voters were older, less educated, and mainly anxious about immigration and national identity.
- Economic and cultural anxieties combined to push them toward leaving the EU.
Diverging Worldviews Split Britain
- There's a sharp divide: Brexit voters resist social changes, remain voters embrace them.
- These differences drive conflict over values, identity, and politics in the UK.
Silent Conflict in Western Values
- Western societies face a silent conflict between liberal progressives and conservative traditionalists.
- Brexit is part of this broader clash of values about social change and national identity.