Author of the new book 'People without Power' Thomas Frank explains why everything you think you know about populism is wrong. [Note: language warning, a mild one]Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests: Wayne Swan // @SwannyQLDBen Oquist // @BenOquistThomas Frank // @thomasfrank_Producer: Jennifer MaceyTheme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.

<div>Author of the new book 'People without Power' Thomas Frank explains why everything you think you know about populism is wrong. [Note: language warning, a mild one]</div><div><b>Host:</b> Ebony Bennett, deputy director at the Australia Institute // <a href="http://twitter.com/ebony_bennett" target="_blank">@ebony_bennett</a></div><div><b>Guests: </b></div><div>Wayne Swan // <a href="https://twitter.com/SwannyQLD" target="_blank">@SwannyQLD</a></div><div>Ben Oquist // <a href="https://twitter.com/BenOquist" target="_blank">@BenOquist</a></div><div>Thomas Frank // <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasfrank_" target="_blank">@thomasfrank_</a></div><div><b>Producer:</b> Jennifer Macey</div><div>Theme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.</div>

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