Episode 5: The rise of populism
Populism feeds off voters’ discontent. Does it always threaten democracy?
What's Wrong with Democracy? · Tortoise Media
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Show Notes
With populists rising to power around the world, Ben wants to know why, and how they flourish. Could establishment politicians learn a thing or two from populists about how to communicate? Do populists offer real solutions to voters’ problems do they ever actually deliver on their promises?
Guests:
Lone Sorensen, Associate Professor of Political Communication at the University of Leeds
Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-general of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
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Host: Professor Ben Ansell
Producers: Katie Gunning and Ada Barume
Editor: Jasper Corbett
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