Populist Conservatism—What is it? Why has it risen? And what’s the future?

Donald Trump has ushered in a very different sort of conservatism and Republican Party from the one embraced and led by Ronald Reagan or George W. Bush. And data and electoral results suggest that this populist conservatism has appealed to different constituencies and contributed to the Democratic and Republican coalitions shifting. But what exactly is this new type of conservatism? What ideas and policies do Trump’s brand of conservatives advocate and who do they appeal to? How is it different from what came before it? This panel discussion will take a deep dive into all things populist conservatism from its appeal to its agenda to its future and more. Audience Q&A included.

Location: University of Pennsylvania, 1 College Hall, 3539 Locust Walk, Room 209

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