EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 9 MIN
Inequality and the Rise of MAGA - BBC Radio 5 Live Interview
from Over Here, Over There: International Politics & Culture Podcast · host Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler
In a recent interview, 'Over Here, Over There' co-host Dan Harris joined BBC Radio 5 Live host Nicky Campbell to examine the roots of political anger across the UK and US, arguing that deepening inequality and unresolved racial divisions are driving today’s populist movements. The conversation explores the long arc of America’s culture wars, the evolution of MAGA, shifting voting patterns among minority communities, and how political leaders exploit fear and grievance. They also discuss free speech, the influence of money in politics, and why recent pressure on late-night comedy shows represents a worrying threat to democratic norms.Please check out this episode and leave your comments and share/link/subscribe. Thank you. We very much appreciate your support! You can find all of our video and audio episodes here.
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In a recent interview, 'Over Here, Over There' co-host Dan Harris joined BBC Radio 5 Live host Nicky Campbell to examine the roots of political anger across the UK and US, arguing that deepening inequality and unresolved racial divisions are driving today’s populist movements. The conversation explores the long arc of America’s culture wars, the evolution of MAGA, shifting voting patterns among minority communities, and how political leaders exploit fear and grievance. They also discuss free ...
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