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Should a true populist not support Trump?

Should a true populist not support Trump?

Americano · The Spectator

October 8, 202448m 25s

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<div>Journalist, historian and friend of Americano Thomas Frank joins Freddy Gray to dissect the state of American politics. Author of books, including the famed <em>What's the matter with Kansas? How conservatives won the heart of America</em> and, most recently, <em>The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism</em>, Frank talks about his research into the origins of populism, the strange nature of American conventions, and the fundamental flaws he sees in the candidates ahead of the November election.<br><br><em>Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at </em><a href="http://www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial"><em><a href="http://www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial">www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial</a></em></a><em>. </em></div><p>Become a <em>Spectator </em>subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/follow-your-podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/adfree</a> to find out more.</p><br><p>For more <em>Spectator</em> podcasts, go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/podcasts</a>.</p><br><p>Contact us: [email protected]</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>