As more of the world has gained access to mobile internet, populism, and the perception (rightly or wrongly) of government, corruption has steadily increased. But what is “populism?” How do populist ideas on both the Right and Left identify “the people” and their enemies? With the size of the online megaphone and Balkanized social media audiences, what role does the word magic of emotionally-manipulative language play in perpetuating division, even when claiming to do otherwise?Theme music by EarthRise SoundSystem (Duke Schommer + Derek Beres)Support Conspirituality on PatreonShow NotesVox Eu on mobile internet, populism and government confidence.Steve Bannon’s far right “school of gladiators“ for young populists in Italy.Populism is Morphing in Insidious Ways via The Atlantic.Coleman Hughes review of “How To Be An Anti-Racist” and open letter To Ibrahim X. Kendi.John McWhorter’s review of White Fragility.In Defense of Looting —one author’s controversial opinion via NPR.