Is Trump the End of Democracy? with Herbert Kitschelt

In the first episode of the In_equality podcast, hosts Marius R. Busemeyer and Gabi Spilker discuss the rise of right-wing populism and its impact on democracy with political scientist Herbert Kitschelt. They explore Trump’s influence, global populist movements, economic realignments, and the future of democratic institutions in an era of shifting political landscapes.Hosts:Marius R. Busemeyer – Professor of Comparative Political Economy at the University of Konstanz and Speaker of the Cluster of Excellence “Politics of Inequality”.Gabriele Spilker – Professor of Global Inequality and Co-Speaker of the Excellence Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”.Guest:Herbert Kitschelt – George V. Allen Distinguished Professor of International Relations at Duke University.® Expert in comparative politics, party politics, social movements, Latin American clientelism, and the rise of right-wing populist parties.Key Topics Discussed:1. The Rise of Right-Wing Populism in the U.S. and Beyond2. Trump’s Political Impact & the 2024 U.S. Election3. The Role of Big Tech and Economic Elites4. The Global Context: Right-Wing Populism in Europe5. The Evolution of Populist Economic Policies6. The Future of Democracy and Social MovementsLinks & Resources:Further Readings:o Häusermann, S., Kitschelt, H., eds (2024): Beyond Social Democracy: The Transformation of the Left in Emerging Knowledge Societies. Campridge University Press. o Kitschelt, H. P., & Rehm, P. (2023). Polarity Reversal: The Socioeconomic Reconfiguration of Partisan Support in Knowledge Societies. Politics and Society, 51(4), 520–566. o Kitschelt, H. P., & Rehm, P. (2019). Secular partisan realignment in the united states: The socioeconomic reconfiguration of white partisan support since the new deal era. Politics and Society, 47(3), 425–479. More about the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”Contact: [email protected] New episodes every first Wednesday of the month – subscribe now!