#27 - Looking Forward to 2019: The Ideas

The 2020 democratic primary is quickly approaching. The UK could be plunged into an election. Far-right parties are ascendent in the European elections. In this look-forward to 2019, I share the interesting and important ideas that I believe that will shape power, politics and policy throughout 2019. Scroll down to see the full list.

This episode is the very first interview on Cable Street (how time flies!). I talk to pollster Frank Graves about popuslim, the far-right, anti-elite attitudes and other broad-based forces shaping Canada and the world. It’s a great place to start as we ease into 2019.

Don't worry, we have a new episode coming out this week, so stay tuned :)

Here are other episodes I recommend:

#16: Why Did Progressive Parties Abandon Working-Class Voters? - listen here
Throughout the 1990s, leftwing parties abandoned working-class voters. Why did this happen? And what does it mean for progressive parties today? I talk to political scientist Tom O’Grady about his research on working class parties.

We also talk about Tom's fascinating analysis about how politicians can shape public opinion, and why progressives need to lead and shape ideas rather than follow.

#13: Why Progressives Suck at Telling Stories (Members-Only) - listen here
Why are progressives bad at storytelling? How can we harness leftwing nationalism? And is the left too concerned with definitions instead of winning? The far-right is winning but that doesn't mean progressives are doomed. Guest Richard Sandbrook offers some compelling arguments for how the left can win in the long-run.

#12: Monopolies are Destroying The World - listen here
US Democrats are increasingly adopting anti-corporate language and policies. My guest Matt Stoller explains why the root cause of inequality, corporate power and declining middle class is linked to the rise in corporate monopolies, and what politicians can do about it.