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In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, Nolan Higdon sits down with acclaimed sociologist and author Charles Derber to discuss his urgent new book, FIGHTING OLIGARCHY: HOW POSITIVE POPULISM CAN RECLAIM AMERICA. As the U.S. grapples with a second Trump term and a slide toward authoritarianism, Derber argues that the only way to defeat right-wing demagoguery is not through corporate centrism, but through a robust, "positive" left-wing populism.
From the abandonment of the working class by the Democratic Party to the rise of a new "robber baron" class, Nolan and Charles peel back the layers of the American oligarchy. They explore how "Trump’s Trick" successfully united corporate elites with Christian nationalists and why the majority of Americans—including many Republicans—actually support a radical agenda that checks corporate power. This conversation is a roadmap for "regime change at home," offering an 8-point plan to unite siloed movements and build a 21st-century New Deal.
The Populist Divide: Why only left-wing "positive" populism can successfully counter the "negative" authoritarian populism of the Far-Right.
How the Democrats Failed: A deep dive into how neo-liberal policies from Clinton to Harris handed the keys of the White House to Trump.
The Radical Majority: Analyzing the statistics that prove 71% of Americans believe corporations have a negative impact on society.
Regime Change at Home: Moving beyond election cycles to dismantle the power of the modern-day robber barons and empower economic democracy.
Historical Blueprints: Lessons from the Abolitionists, the New Deal, and the Civil Rights movement for today’s organizers.
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