#244 - Steve Babson (Forgotten Populists: When Farmers Turned Left to Save Democracy)
Mike interviews Steve BabsonWelcome to an enlightening journey through the annals of history, where forgotten voices echo the struggles and triumphs of a pivotal era in American democracy. Join us as we delve into the riveting narrative of Forgotten Populists: When Farmers Turned Left to Save Democ…
The Origins of Populists and Populism
Labor historian Steve Babson, author of Forgotten Populists: When Farmers Turned Left to Save Democracy.
June 20 - UAW Wins a First Contract at Ford
On this day in labor history, the year was 1941.
That was the day Ford Motor Company finally signed with the United Auto Workers.
Ford was last of the Big 3 to sign with the UAW.
The hard-won victory came after nearly three decades of struggle to organize there.
Anyone attempting to build a un…
What is Populism? From the Farmers' Alliance to Trump
In the long unanswered question of whether the established elite truly support the concerns of ordinary people, a supposed hero arises: Populism.
But what is Populism? Where did it come from? And is this political approach from the late 19th century reflected anywhere in today's politics?
Don speak…
Revisit: Professor Steve Babson Explores American Populism
In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Steve Babson, a man who has spent his life studying and teaching the intricacies of labor movements and political dynamics. His latest book, Populism: When America's Farmers Turned Left to Save Democracy, takes us back to the late 1800s, a time wh…
Steve Babson: Forgotten Populists
#392 In our interview, Steve Babson discusses his book "Forgotten Populists," exploring a neglected chapter of American history. He highlights influential figures who championed ordinary citizens' rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and draws parallels between their challenges and con…
Reclaiming Populism: It’s Not What We Think It Is
As we look at the global political landscape, we see a resurgence of movements labeled as populist. Propelled by rapid social and technological changes, economic upheavals, and complex migration patterns, people around the world are in search of simple solutions to increasingly complex problems. Th…
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