Beating Populism: How To Fight Back

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  • 16 April 2026

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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.


To hear the whole Populism series, sign up at therestispolitics.com


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Exec Producer: Tom Whiter

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