The global rise of right-wing populism

It’s Super Tuesday, and we’re talking about something that’s on the ballot in many nations around the world: populism. Right-wing populist movements have been gaining popularity in democracies like Hungary, Italy, India and the United States, to name a few. On the show today, sociologist Bart Bonikowski breaks down what populism is, how it shows up on the left and right, why right-wing populism seems to be catching foothold in so many countries and the economic factors at play. Plus, why this year could be a test for global democracy.

Then, the reason you may be having trouble getting your prescription drugs lately. And, we’ll hear from our listeners about their favorite anime series.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

“It’s a major global election year, and populism is on the ballot” from Ipsos

“Trump, Brexit, and the Rise of Populism: Economic Have-Nots and Cultural Backlash” from Harvard Kennedy School

“Revealed: the rise and rise of populist rhetoric” from The Guardian

“Populism is morphing in insidious ways” from The Atlantic

“US 2.0: Not at the Dinner Table” from Hidden Brain Media

“How a health-care cyberattack may affect your prescription drug access” from The Washington Post

“Calls Mount for Government Help as Change Healthcare Hack Freezes Medical Payments” from The Wall Street Journal

“China’s New Economic Agenda, a Lot Like the Old One: Takeaways” from The New York Times

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