The Populist Explosion: How The Great Recession... Apr 2026

John B. Judis’s The Populist Explosion (2016) analyzes the resurgence of left- and right-wing populist movements in the US and Europe following the 2008 financial crisis. The book traces the historical roots of these movements, arguing that the Great Recession weakened the neoliberal status quo and empowered anti-establishment figures. For more information, visit Columbia Global Reports . The Populist Explosion | Columbia Global Reports