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The Rise of Populism

Be it resolved, the future of western politics is populist not liberal.

Aired 10/19/2020

The Question Before Us

The Rise of Populism

Special | 59m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Be it resolved, the future of western politics is populist not liberal.

Throughout the Western world, politics is undergoing a sea-change. Long-held notions of the role of government, trade and economic policy, foreign policy and immigration are being challenged by populist thinkers and movements. Does this surging populist agenda in Western nations signal a permanent shift in our politics?

Aired 10/19/2020

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The Question Before Us is a local public television program presented by BTPM PBS

The Question Before Us was made possible by The Peter & Melanie Munk Charitable Foundation.

The Question Before Us

The Rise of Populism

Special | 59m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Throughout the Western world, politics is undergoing a sea-change. Long-held notions of the role of government, trade and economic policy, foreign policy and immigration are being challenged by populist thinkers and movements. Does this surging populist agenda in Western nations signal a permanent shift in our politics?

Aired 10/19/2020

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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