Ep 42: The Populist Playbook

Populism is on an upsurge across the world. It is a danger to democracy and civilisation. But what does that term even mean? Welcome to Episode 42 of Everything is Everything, a weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah. In this episode, Amit and Ajay break down what political scientists mean by 'populism' -- it's isn't simply what is popular! They discuss the populist playbook as laid out by Jan-Werner Muller in his great book 'What is Populism?' You might find it sounds familar, no matter where you are. Ajay then shares his insights from four countries where he has followed populism closely -- one of which holds out hope for redemption. This episode was first published on YouTube on April 12, 2024. For magnificent, detailed, juicy show notes, click here.