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Sep 2022
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Episode 300: Pete Quiñones on the Populi...

TIMOTHY KELLY
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Pete Quiñones returns to Our Interesting Times to discuss Neema Parvini's The Populist Delusion.  We talk about the liberal myth of populist uprisings and how understanding the nature of oligarchy and elite theory is key to political success. 

Pete has hosted his show since July 2017 and has concentrated on topics pertaining to liberation from tyrannical government. He is also the executive producer and writer of the documentary, “The Monopoly On Violence,”. His work can be followed on his substack page

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