Tag: populism

Log On! the Rise of the Digital Party

On #NovaraFM James Butler is joined by Paolo Gerbaudo to discuss his new book ‘The Digital Party’: from hyperleaders to superbases, the end of the cadre and the effect of the internet on how people think about politics.
The Trump-Corbyn Era? With Paul Lewis and Aaron Bastani

Is populism just a term used by centrists to deligitimise their opposition? Do Corbyn and Sanders have anything in common with Trump and Viktor Orban? Tonight on #tyksysour The Guardian’s Paul Lewis and Aaron Bastani debate the uses and abuses of “populism”.
For a Left Populism: Chantal Mouffe
On #NovaraFM James Butler is joined by leading theorist of populism Chantal Mouffe. They discuss populism left and right, sovereignty, the nation-state – and the durability of classical socialism
The New Obsession With Populism Shows Centrist Politics Is Dead
This week the Guardian began an 'investigation' into the rise of what it terms the 'new populism'. But by misunderstanding and dismissing populism, placing the far right and socialist left alongside one another, the centrist intelligentsia have shown they've completely lost their way, argues Aaron Bastani.    
Elections in Pakistan: A Populist Moment?
With Imran Khan now confirmed as Pakistan's next Prime Minister, what could the future of Pakistan's political landscape look like?
Eduardo Chibás: The Life and Times of a Populist
Eduardo Chibás rose to prominence on a populist platform - but the movement he headed collapsed rapidly after his death. What can we learn from the extraordinary life of this cuban politician?
Mélenchon: Left Wing Populism à La Française?
Until just weeks ago, the French presidential election looked set to be a runoff between far right candidate Marine Le Pen and the centrist Emmanuel Macron. But with his movement snowballing in the opinion polls, left wing challenger Jean-Luc Mélenchon stands in striking distance of the second round.  
The Mask and the Flag: Populism and Protest
James Butler is joined by Paolo Gerbaudo to discuss 'populism' and the rise of a populist Left.
Populism: Terms of Engagement
James Butler examines the term Populism on this episode of Terms of Engagement.
Pablo’s Party
On TyskySour Michael and Aaron are joined by Javier Moreno Zacarés to analyse the result of Podemos' recent party conference, Vista Alegre II.
4 Reflections on Left Populism
Is a genuine left-wing populism possible?
Vive La Resistance?
On #NovaraFM Ash Sarkar and James Butler are joined by anti-racist activist Joshua Virasami and Stop Trump Coalition organiser Nick Dearden to discuss protest and strategies for resistance against rightwing populism.
Can Corbyn Do Populism?
Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker discuss the recent announcement of a more populist Corbyn in the New Year. What might it entail?
Italy after the Referendum: Insurgents, Constitutions, Volatility
On this week's show, James Butler interviews three experts on Italian politics, economics and history, asking how we should think about Renzi's defeat, and what's next for Italy. With David Broder, Lucia Pradella, and John Foot.
Warnings About the Consequences of Brexit Are Falling on Deaf Ears – Here’s Why
The Remain camp's reliance on people heeding the advice of this or that economic expert misunderstands the defiance many Leavers feel they're exercising in voting to 'take back control'.
Populism and Democracy

On this week’s show James Butler and Aaron Bastani discuss the emergence of populist politics on both the left and right.
9 Necessities for a Popular Left
Does popularity entail populism? What would it mean for the left to be truly popular? Here Jeremy Gilbert offers nine things the left needs to do if progressive ideas are to occupy the mainstream.
Populism, bigotry and crack: 6 Reasons Rob Ford Now Typifies Canadian Politics
In 2010 Rob Ford became a YouTube 'sensation' when videos of his bizarre and bigoted council chamber outbursts went viral as Canadian campaigners tried to stop him being elected Mayor of Toronto. Four years on and Canada's Boris-meets-Farage can hardly be called a maverick, but instead now epitomizes Canadian politics.