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Podcast: How We Change the World
Episode: Echoes of Rebellion: Steve Babson Explores American Populism
Description: Author Steve Babson, with a lifetime career in labor education coupled with his PhD in history, Steve holds an expert understanding of the intricate dynamics of social and political movements. In his latest book, "Forgotten Populists: When America's Farmers Turned Left to Save Democracy," Babson delves into the late 1800s, a crucial period in American history that first saw the emergence of the populist movement.
In this episode, Babson discusses the historical context of populism, its transformation over time, and its current interpretations. As he puts it:"Populism is a term applied to a whole range of...