The liberal, technocratic order of the past decade has crumbled – and the establishment has reacted hysterically. With their authority challenged, they label their opponents “fascist”, blaming discord on misinformation or adopting conspiracy theories of their own. How should we understand these reactions and the apparent conflict between neoliberal technocracy and populism?

To celebrate the publication of the German edition of The End of the End of History (2021), co-author and “Bungacast” host Alex Hochuli will be in conversation with David Broder, Europe editor of Jacobin.