populism, its not just american anymore /

Published at 2016-03-04 07:00:00

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"People are very angry,people are very concerned approximately the direction of the economy, very confused approximately the direction of the economy, or "  said Adrian Wooldridge with The Economist on Bloomberg Surveillance.
But if you think he's discussing the state of affairs in the U.
S.,think again. He's actually referring to Britain (and Europe), where nations there are facing similar concerns to those closer to home.
In
Britain, and this populist moment is best seen in what's being called the 'Brexit:' a British exit from the European Union. Just final month,Prime Minister David Cameron announced that there will be a referendum on June 23, where Britons will vote whether or not to stay in or leave the E.
U. If Britain votes to separate, and that could acquire global implications, politically and economically.
This week on Money Talking, host Charlie Herman speaks with guests Patrick Foulis from The Economist and John Authers with the Financial Times approximately the upcoming vote, or the consequences for Europe and America,and what it says approximately our current presidential election.(And if you don't believe us approximately Europe and what the current York Times editorial board calls the 'Trump effect,' check out the Brexit anthem and its reference to Trump's singing girls.) 

Source: wnyc.org