A Winter of Discontent

In this inaugural episode of A Winter of Discontent, Muhammad and Jackson introduce themselves. Join them as they explore the main ideas, factions, and leaders in right-wing populism!

About the hosts: Muhammad is a recent graduate of American University where he received a BA in Economics and a minor in International Studies. He also interned at the Treasury Department during his undergraduate studies. Jackson is also a recent graduate of American University where he received a BA in International Studies and a minor in Political Science. He interned at the State Department and The Asia Group during his undergraduate studies. Disclaimer: the views expressed by Muhammad and Jackson are not reflective of the views of the organizations they have previously been employed at.

Introduction to Podcast (00:00)

Introduction to Episode (04:15)

Establishment Right-Wing (05:05)

Origins/Explanation of Right-Wing Populist Grievances (11:00)

Modern Factions of the American Populist Right (23:40)

Right-Libertarian Populism (24:20)

National Conservatism (29:20)

MAGA (36:30)

Paleoconservatism (49:45)

Far-Right (White Nationalists and Christian Nationalists) (55:40)

Analysis and Synthesis: (01:04:40)

Edit: At 18:12 Muhammad meant to say Pat Buchanan, not Ross Perot!

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