The FT’s chief economics commentator speaks with the Pulitzer prize-winning US author
Across the world, billions of citizens are being asked to cast their vote in elections taking place in more than 50 countries, making this a pivotal year for democracy. But these polls come as populist, illiberal and far-right parties are either growing in support or consolidating gains they have already made.
They talk about how the newly elected Polish government is trying to veer the country away from the illiberal path taken by the previous administration, and spell out what’s at stake for the world if Donald Trump wins a second term as US president. Clip: The Guardian Links: Martin Wolf column: Fascism has changed, but it is not dead For Martin’s other FT columns click here This episode is presented by Martin Wolf. The producer is Sandra Kanthal. Production help from Sonja Hutson.
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