Anton Jäger: The Far-Right's route to victory

The podcast explores the concept of "hyperpolitics," defined as increased political activity and awareness without corresponding institutional growth. Anton Jaeger, Oxford lecturer and author of "Hyperpolitics," argues that since 2010, Western societies have seen a surge in protests, election turnout, and political engagement, sparked initially by the 2008 financial crisis. This contrasts with the interwar period due to declining party and union memberships, resulting in individualized, non-institutionalized political actions. The discussion covers examples like Brexit, the Trump vote, and movements such as Black Lives Matter, highlighting how the right has capitalized on this hyperpolitical moment more effectively than the left due to access to private funds and greater political discipline. The conversation concludes by advocating for a 21st-century mass politics that combines digital outreach with sturdy party infrastructure.