
The past ain't what many of us remember. Populists promise a return to the good old days.
From The Other Hand by Jim Power & Chris Johns
May 9, 2026 · 39 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the allure of populist movements that promise a return to a perceived better past.
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People in this episode
Hosts: Jim Power, Chris Johns
Topics covered
- populism
- nostalgia
- politics
- society
- economics
Keywords
- populism
- good old days
- political promises
- societal change
- economic history
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Organizations: Acast
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