Populism, social media and creating social change

Friday, 2 August 2019 - 10:00am to 10:30am

For this program Jennifer continues her interview with Jacques about a book chapter he has written on populism, social media and community development.

Ref:

Boulet, J (2021a) “Social-media-weaponised Populism and Community Development” in Kenny, S, Ife, J & Westoby, P (eds.) Populism, Democracy and Community Development Bristol: Policy Press pp. 89 - 108

Think Again

Friday 10:00am to 10:30am

Think Again offers weekly conversations and reflections about current events, trends and public pronouncements on contemporary and emerging issues. The show moves beyond what we read and hear via the public and ‘social’ media, to invite alternative possibilities to guide our thinking, living and organising.

Presenter

Jennifer Borrell & Jacques Boulet

Topic

Current affairs

Environment

Human Rights

Local Communities

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Populism, social media and creating social change

Think Again

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