Lawrence Goldman, a historian at the University of London, along with Mara Keire from Oxford and Christopher Phelps from Nottingham, dive deep into the significance of the American Populist movement during the Gilded Age. They discuss the challenges faced by struggling farmers and their formation of the People's Party as a political response. The conversation highlights how themes of race and class intertwined with economic issues, and they even explore how 'The Wizard of Oz' symbolizes these populist ideals, revealing the enduring impact of this movement on American society.
