Yasmin Radjy: Trump the Transformer and How the Left Fights Back

On the leadership podcast If You Were In Charge, Yasmin Radjy, CEO of Swing Left, argues that Donald Trump is a transformative president and part of a global populist arc. So, how does the left find its own voice in an age of populism, and what possibilities does this trend offer the progressive movement to create radical change? A leadership podcast about people, power and possibilities. Welcome to If You Were in Charge, A podcast featuring global peace strategist, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini. Each week Sanam takes on a major global challenge and hosts leading practitioners and innovators to share their work and their solutions - if they were in charge with the necessary political and financial resources. This week, Sanam is joined by one of her twin daughters, Soleh. In an incisive conversation, Sanam and Soleh sit down with Yasmin Radjy, CEO of Swing Left, to discuss the shifts in American politics. From the fight for reproductive rights to lessons from recent elections, Radjy offers a candid assessment of the Democratic Party’s prospects, underscores the vital role of grassroots organizing, and makes the case for a disciplined, long-term approach to political strategy, offering a roadmap for progressives aiming to drive change in a polarized America. Enjoyed this episode? Follow If You Were In Charge wherever you listen and leave a rating to help more people find the show. Get in touch and stay connected: Email ICAN: [email protected] Sign up to the ICAN newsletter: https://icanpeacework.org/2025/03/sign-up-to-icans-newsletter/ More from us: adapodcasts.com If You Were In Charge is brought to you by ICAN, the International Civil Society Action Network. An ADA Production. And ICAN International Civil Society Action Network Swing Left - https://swingleft.org You can find out more information or how to get in touch following the link to our homepage -  https://shows.acast.com/if-you-were-in-charge Original Music, Little Monster Media  Executive Producer: Pearse Lynch This is an ADA Productions Chapters 00:00 The State of Reproductive Rights in Florida 03:12 Introduction to Yasmin Raji and Swing Left 04:38 Reflections on the Recent Elections 08:35 Attacks on Civil Society and Voting Rights 12:53 The Republican Playbook and Long-Term Strategy 15:46 Democratic Party's Learning from Past Elections 18:37 The Importance of Grassroots Organizing 22:22 The Global Context of Political Movements 29:15 If You Were in Charge: A Call to Action 35:40 The Role of Swing Left in Democratic Politics 38:53 Imagination in Governance and Policy Communication 44:56 Funding and Supporting Grassroots Movements 49:34 Hope Amidst Political Challenges 54:20 The Power of Small Donations 58:34 Reflections on the Season and Future Prospects keywords reproductive rights, Florida elections, Yasmin Raji, Swing Left, civil society, voting rights, Democratic Party, grassroots organizing, political movements, populism, Swing Left, Democratic Party, grassroots movements, political imagination, funding, hope, community engagement, policy communication, elections, civic engagement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices