
The shifting political landscape - a conversation with Naomi Klein
The David McWilliams Podcast
Impact of Globalization and Automation on Populist Movement
The movement of people gravitating towards populist leaders like Trump and Bernie Sanders is attributed to the impact of globalization and automation, which has left many feeling left behind and struggling to make a living. Bernie Sanders highlighted that the group that once supported him are now the 'left behinds,' who are disillusioned by globalization and automation. Additionally, it is noted that there is apprehension towards running Trump against Bernie, as Trump is seen as a counterfeit populist due to his associations with multi-millionaires and billionaires.
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