Published Mar 31, 2023

Best Of: A Powerful Theory of Why the Far Right Is Thriving Across the Globe

Ezra Klein dives deep with Pippa Norris into the global rise of populist movements, revealing how economic dislocation, cultural shifts, and media dynamics are fueling far-right agendas and reshaping liberal democracies.

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Best Of: A Powerful Theory of Why the Far Right Is Thriving Across the Globe

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Changing Social Trends

Generational Political Shift

Understanding Global Populism

Political Strategies Unveiled

Global Populist Trends

Support for Authoritarianism

Nostalgia and Change

UK Political Landscape

Authoritarian Regimes Today

Rise of Populist Parties

Rise of Populist Parties

Economic Anxiety and Cultural Shifts

Social Shifts Impact

Populist Appeal

Generational Shifts

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Economic and Cultural IssuesEconomic and cultural disorientation are key factors in the rise of populist movements globally. Ezra Klein and Pippa Norris explore how these forces create anxiety and nostalgia, driving support for parties that promise to restore past stability and identity.

Economic and Cultural Issues

Media and PoliticsThe discussion explores how media, both traditional and social, influence political opinions and movements. Pippa Norris and Ezra Klein examine the complex dynamics of media's role in reinforcing or reflecting societal shifts.

Media and Politics

Cultural ShiftsPippa Norris explores the generational shifts in cultural values that are reshaping political landscapes globally. She discusses the impact of these changes on societal norms, the rise of populism, and the decline of religious adherence.

Cultural Shifts

Rise of PopulismPippa Norris explores the global rise of populist movements and their impact on liberal democracies. She examines the appeal of populist leaders, the dynamics of populist parties, and the cultural and demographic shifts fueling these trends.

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