Steve Davies discusses the major themes of his new book ‘The Great Realignment: Why the New Right Wing Politics is Here to Stay,’ which analyzes the political upheaval since the mid-2000s. He explains how traditional left vs. right economic issues have been replaced by a new alignment based on nationalism vs. cosmopolitanism, driven by deep structural changes in the global economy and political landscape. Davies also touches on topics like digital IDs, the future of climate change policies, open borders, and the impact of emerging geopolitical shifts.

00:00 Introduction to Steve Davies and His New Book

01:32 The Great Realignment: Political Upheaval Explained

03:17 The Collapse of Traditional Major Parties

04:54 The Permanent Nature of New Right Politics

05:35 Understanding Political Realignment

09:40 The Shift from Economics to Globalization vs. Cosmopolitanism

15:48 Material Causes Behind Political Changes

16:44 Impact of Global Investment and Migration

19:46 The Role of Meritocracy and Cultural Splits

21:39 Climate Change in the New Political Divide

27:09 Alternative Solutions to Global Problems

29:41 The Future of the United Nations

31:08 Global Power Shifts and the Decline of the UN

33:49 The Looming Debt Crisis

34:59 The Impact of Aging Populations on National Budgets

37:12 Potential Solutions to the Debt Problem

38:07 The Future of the US Dollar and Global Finance

40:21 Public Spending and Corruption

42:39 The Threat of Digital Dystopia

47:14 Open Borders and Immigration Policies

58:48 Final Thoughts on Future Political Landscapes

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