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Beating Populism: How To Fight Back

13 minutes | Thursday, 16 April 2026

Are we living in a 1930s moment in history? How can leaders fight back against populism? And is Franklin D Roosevelt the answer?



Join Alastair Campbell and Liam Byrne for part 2 of their discussion on why populism is winning and how to beat it.



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Beating Populism: How To Fight Back
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