Is populism saving the UK — or destroying it from within? Across Britain, a new wave of populism is rewriting politics. But the question remains: is this the cure for the chaos, or just another symptom of it? Today’s episode dives deep into that question — connecting the dots between the UK’s rise of Reform UK and the populist movements shaking the U.S.

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From Nigel Farage to Andy Burnham, the battle lines are clear — populism is no longer a fringe idea. It’s mainstream, reshaping everything from immigration to the economy. But while Britain experiments with four competing political tribes, Americans are left wondering if a fractured system might actually be worse than our own two-party gridlock.

Ted Newson joins Brian to unpack how populism — once the voice of the working class — has evolved into something more volatile. Together, they examine how leaders like Trump, Corbyn, and Farage harness emotion over principle, and what that means for liberty, democracy, and the everyday person just trying to make sense of it all.

They also compare the U.S. and U.K. political structures head-to-head — from the way populist movements rise, to why America’s “podcast revolution” became the biggest political shift since cable news. And yes, Brian brings the heat: challenging whether populism built on vibes instead of values can ever truly last.

If you care about the direction of the West, this is a must-watch. It’s not just about Britain’s elections — it’s about whether any democracy can survive when everyone’s chasing popularity instead of principles.

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