At our public event on 26 April, we challenged ten leading academics, politicians, activists and practitioners to pitch their big idea for “fixing” populism… in three minutes. Some challenged the premise that populism was a problem that needed fixing, some looked for deeper causes and some put forward innovative options for renewing political institutions. All are worth listening to! With that in mind, here are links to recordings of the full line up.
- Tereza Capelos: Resentful Reactionism – Challenge and Opportunity [read the full transcript here]
- Andrew Mitchell, MP: Avoid Disappointment
- Miriam Lexmann: Focus on the Causes of Causes
- Philippe C. Schmitter: Universal Citizenship
- Hilary Wainwright: Participation – Reroute Representation in Everyday Life
- Dan Lawes: Modernise Our Democracy, Before Populism Does it for Us
- Keboitse Machangana: Undemocratic Parties Can’t Protect Democracy
- Anthony Smith: The Democracy Oscar that Really Matters – Best Supporting Actor
- Edin Elgsaether: Environmental Engineering for Political Participation
- Matt Qvortrup: In Praise of Italian Democracy – Let the People (De)Legislate