#Populism

“I believe it is easier for populism to rise in a world where there is social media.” @theresamay explains to @flacqua how she views politics in the digital era and why compromise is key to preserving progress under multilateralism. Watch Leaders by tapping the link in bio.

I’ve got what I call Trump Reality Syndrome — seeing him exactly as he is. The anger, the pain, the need to project it outward and watch it land. That’s the fuel. Populism thrives when people feel left out, because pain wants company. Trump becomes the avatar, the orange wrecking ball, smashing whoever represents truth, accountability, or success. It’s not policy — it’s catharsis. And that’s a dangerous thing to build a movement on. #anthonyscaramucci #politics #donaldtrump

Capped rates. Political pressure on the Fed. “Economic populism on steroids,” 💥 says Ram Ahluwalia on Bits + Bips: #trump #politics #economy

What do populist politicians get right? Hamish Macdonald explains.   For more analysis of world politics, listen to ABC Radio National’s Global Roaming on the ABC listen app via the link in our bio.   #GlobalRoaming #Populism #WorldPolitics

"Ultimately, politics is about finding solutions to fix things." "Ranting at people doesn't provide that." #Populism #NigelFarage #DonaldTrump #JeremyVine

Immigration — not inequality or income — is the strongest predictor of populist right voting across Western democracies.⁠ ⁠ The “left-behind” voter narrative doesn’t hold up. What matters more is how people perceive the cultural impact of immigration — and how salient the issue becomes in daily life.⁠ ⁠ When salience rises, so does support for populist parties.⁠ ⁠ Learn more — link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #Australia #Brexit #OneNation #PaulineHanson #Immigration #Populism #Politics #VotingBehaviour #PublicPolicy #Democracy⁠

"Populism is about the 99%, the vast majority." Zack Polanski, leader of the UK's insurgent Green Party, explains why Donald Trump and Nigel Farage "absolutely aren't populists." Tap the link in bio for more and to hear the full interview on the Zero podcast.

"I believe it is easier for populism to rise in a world where there is social media." Theresa May explains to Francine Lacqua how she views politics in the digital era and why compromise is key to preserving progress under multilateralism. Tap the link in bio for more from Leaders with Francine Lacqua.

Moderate Democrats looking for their party to take back control of the U.S. House in November are offering an alternative to the economic populism message peddled by their more liberal counterparts. Find the full report at the link in bio.

“Populism is less about a movement…than it is a moment when a group of people recognizes that they have been lied to.” –Heather Cox Richardson

Regeringens förslag att sänka straffbarhetsåldern till 13 år har fått kritik från flera remissinstanser som Åklagarmyndigheten, Polisen och Domstolsverket. Panel tycker att det är uppseendeväckande att regeringen är så tydlig i sin vilja, trots att myndigheterna är emot. ”Populism” säger David Stavrou. Lyssna på The Swedes i Sveriges Radios app.

Could the political shift toward right-wing populism in many parts of the world be an expression of cultural discontent? The journalist Fareed Zakaria compares what Sweden, Germany, France and the United States have in common on this week’s episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.” #theezrakleinshow #nytopinion