What J.D. Vance’s Transformation Tells Us About the Future of Democracy

Matter of Opinion

New York Times Opinion

Society & Culture, Ross Douthat, News, New York Times, Journalism

4.2 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 June 2024

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Populism, offered as a solution to economic and cultural woes, has gained ground in Europe following a slew of recent elections. Across the pond, the Ohio senator and potential Trump running mate J.D. Vance is championing an American version of populist politics that is also gaining traction. On this week’s episode, the hosts discuss Vance’s embrace of the ideology and consider why many voters find it so appealing. Plus, Ross shares a literary deep cut that not even Carlos has heard of.

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0:00.0	Ross is hot on having more kids.
0:03.0	Not more.
0:05.0	We have just, we have just enough.
0:07.0	Just the correct number.
0:08.0	You have fielded your own basketball team, my friend.
0:11.0	That's right.
0:12.0	It's quite an accomplishment.
0:15.0	From New York Times opinion, I'm Lydia Polgreen. I'm Michelle Cottle. I'm Ross
0:19.1	Dauthett. I'm Carlos Lusada. And this is matter of opinion.
0:30.2	Okay guys, today I want to tackle a theme that I see shaping elections around the world this year and most notably in the West, and that is a growing support for populism.
0:40.0	We've seen its influence in messages about the economy and immigration, which have really become defining issues in our U.S. election.
0:47.0	Those issues and how to address them are also playing a big role in upcoming elections in two of the most important countries in Europe, the UK, and with a surprising
0:55.2	last minute twist, an election in France.
0:58.6	So we're going to spend this episode digging into why populism appeals to so many in this moment.
1:03.4	We're going to start in Europe and then we're going to look at the US.
1:07.2	And we're very lucky that a matter of opinions, very own Ross, is back from Parental Leave and we couldn't talk about this subject
1:15.8	without him because I know it's one that's very close to his heart and that he
1:19.6	follows very closely so Ross I'm hoping that you can explain to us how populism has been
1:24.8	shaking up politics in Europe recently. Hopefully keep it pretty high level and
1:29.5	simple for those falling along at home. Yeah for me Ross. Well, first, it's great to be back.
1:35.2	My understanding is that you guys have gotten away with a lot of stuff in my absence,
1:41.0	made a lot of points that perhaps needed to be rebutted and weren't.
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