/228/ Three Articles: Popular Backlash in Chile, India, Europe

On people power on three continents. We discuss Chile's landmark elections, the first after the uprising of 2019-20, which see a face-off between left and far-right; Modi's repeal of controversial laws that provoked a huge mobilisation of farmers in India last year; and protests and riots against new lockdowns and vaccine mandates across Europe. Articles: Has the Backlash to Progressivism Come to Chile?, Lili Loofbourow, Slate In Rare Show of Weakness, Modi Bows to India’s Farmers, Various, NYT Violence in Belgium and Netherlands as Covid protests erupt across Europe, Jon Henley, The Guardian Other relevant episodes /93/ Hot Chile and Other Neoliberal Failures ft. Pablo Pryluka /198/ Universal India ft. Achin Vanaik