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'The power of populism': Episode 5

Some experts say that while populism can metastasize into authoritarianism, it doesn't have to. They argue that the roots of American populism made this country's democracy better. And that it's time to resurrect progressive populism. But other observers strongly disagree. The fifth and final episode of On Point's special series 'The power of populism' explores whether populism can make better democracies. The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.

'The power of populism': Episode 4

America's urban-rural divide. It's easy to think of American populism as disempowered rural residents versus the urban elite. But when it comes to influencing national policy, who has the real power? Episode four of On Point's special series 'The power of populism' is all about flipping the script on the urban-rural divide. The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.

'The power of populism': Episode 3

'The power of populism': Episode 3

It felt for a while like Wisconsin was ground zero in American politics. How has populism flourished in the Badger state? In the third episode of On Point's special series 'The power of populism', hear all about Wisconsin and the politics of resentment. The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.

'The power of populism': Episode 2

Populism is on the rise across the globe, from Turkey to Hungary to Brazil. And in the world's largest democracy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ushered in a sweeping, economic modernization plan for all Indians. But he's also cracked down on the nation's civil society. India takes center stage in episode two of On Point's special series 'The power of populism'. The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.

'The power of populism': Episode 1

Populism is a defining force in American politics, and around the world. But what exactly is populism? Where does it come from, and where does it take us? In the first episode of On Point's five part series 'The power of populism', host Meghna Chakrabarti discusses the origins of the word and concept of populism, and exactly what makes a leader a populist. The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.

Short Run introduces Violation, a new podcast about who pulls the levers of power in the j...

We want to share a first listen of a new podcast we're working on at WBUR. Violation tells the story of two families bound together by an unthinkable crime. It explores America's opaque parole system and asks: How much time in prison is enough? Who gets to decide? And, when someone commits a terrible crime, what does redemption look like? Listen to the trailer and if you like what you hear, head over to the Violation feed wherever you get your podcasts and hit subscribe so you'll get new episodes when they drop, beginning March 22. The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.

Short Run introduces Violation, a new podcast about who pulls the levers of power in the j...

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'The Great Wager': Episode V

'The Great Wager': Episode V

All of a sudden, it's less clear if Nixon's wager is paying off. After years of collaboration and mutual economic benefit, relations between China and the U.S. are at a low point. What does the start of this important relationship reveal about its next chapter? In the fifth part of Here & Now's "The Great Wager," host Jane Perlez considers how Nixon's actions are reverberating today. The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.

'The Great Wager': Episode IV

'The Great Wager': Episode IV

The relationship between China and the U.S. is off and running — and now the two countries are collaborating on secret, sensitive intelligence. The fourth part of Here & Now's "The Great Wager" includes exclusive information about how Chinese and American intelligence officials agreed to work together against their common rival of many years. The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.

'The Great Wager': Episode III

'The Great Wager': Episode III

The news of Nixon's trip to China is public, and he's getting credit for pulling off such a historic event. Now, he and his advisers have to work with the Chinese to forge a relationship between two very different countries. In the third part of Here & Now's "The Great Wager," host Jane Perlez revisits when Nixon met Mao. The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.

'The Great Wager': Episode II

'The Great Wager': Episode II

Nixon and his national security adviser Henry Kissinger make contact with China. But in the midst of the Cold War, they don't want anyone to know. How will Kissinger get to Beijing without alerting anyone — and what's Frank Sinatra got to do with it? In the second part of Here & Now's "The Great Wager," host Jane Perlez digs into how Kissinger pulled off a secret trip to China. The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.

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