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Trump and a host of other modern populist campaigns. The anti-establishment mes- sage that is woven through the heart of each one of the cam- paigns we mentioned is the common factor, it's a message that resonates with young peo- ple, with the disaffected, and with those who feel they have been forgotten by those at the top (whether their views are re- alistic or not). The media and the establishment has to ask why these figures are so popu- lar, and why their message en- ergises so many people. Peo- ple want change and they will follow whoever listens and of- fers them hope. Thanks for reading! 45