The trouble with impeachment

In this excerpt from a book talk at Brown University, Sam explains why impeachment is frequently attempted, but is rarely a good solution, to the challenge of populism. Video courtesy Brown...

Why do people vote for populists?

Sam explains one reason populists have done well in recent years — the poor economic performance of governments led by technocrats, experts and establishment politicians. Video courtesy Eurasian Media Forum.

Explaining Peron’s populist magic

Argentina’s Juan Peron has been called the greatest populist of all time. Here, Sam explains some of his magic. From the new book, History Repeating: Why Populists Rise and Governments Fall (Profile). Video courtesy of...

The Thai Trump?

Sam explains why it’s crucial to know the history of Thailand, where Thaksin Shinawatra, a billionaire businessman turned politician, behaved in ways that are uncannily reminiscent of US President Donald Trump. From the new book, History Repeating: Why Populists...