Short Run: 'The power of populism' | Episode 5
Apr 28, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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Episode description
Some experts say that while populism can metastasize into authoritarianism, it doesn't have to.
They argue that the roots of American populism made this country's democracy better. And that it's time to resurrect progressive populism. But other observers strongly disagree.
The fifth and final episode of On Point's special series 'The power of populism' explores whether populism can make better democracies.
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