Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the limitations of populist politics, the difficulty populists face in effecting change despite electoral wins, and the influence of digital democracy on modern governance.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:57) Populism: challenges and strengths
(02:14) Historical context of populism
(05:08) Modern administrative state vs. populism
(06:40) Populism in the 20th century
(09:32) Sponsors: Oracle | Adquick
(11:31) Cultural wins and populist failures
(14:39) Trump's second term and administrative challenges
(16:50) The role of Elon Musk and tech in politics
(19:02) Republican party dynamics and future strategies
(28:03) Funding and lobbying for political influence
(31:05) Political strategy and limited tactics
(31:14) Sponsors: Incogni | Squad
(34:08) Elon Musk and political pressure
(35:43) Populism and party dynamics
(42:37) Future of the democratic party
(45:46) Tech influence in politics
(49:00) Charismatic leaders and social media
(54:40) Populism and digital democracy
(57:44) Conclusion and final thoughts