“The rise of a new wave of populism is disrupting politics across the western world. Unconventional parties, candidates, and ideas are challenging traditional assumptions and galvanizing public debate. With political change occurring at a dizzying pace, it can be difficult to discern its meaning and direction. The recent political crisis in France does, however, shed considerable light.
As I note in my recent book, Right Here Right Now, in countries where populism is having large impacts, the political spectrum itself is being re-shaped. The older dynamic of Right and Left (market vs state, traditionalism vs progressivism) is being replaced by new poles best called, for lack of better terms, populism and elitism.”
On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe”, host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian…