Populism in America didn't start with the 2016 election; rather populism has a long history dating back to the 19th century. In this video, DC gives a brief but comprehensive outline of the history of populism in the US, tracing a lineage from the movement started by the People's Party to the charismatic Huey Long. DC ties these historical events spanning the Gilded Age to the Great Depression to the recent discourse around populism that caused a panic in the wake of the Trump presidency and discusses what it means for our democracy.
Special thanks to Liam Creaser for writing this episode of the DC Show!
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