{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b3b5e1a16c1d2aa5af9564/68f8bdcf237885ef40a7c6b4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Exchanges with Merriden Varrall: Anti-Establishment Attraction ","description":"<p>This week on Exchanges, Merriden Varrall Special Advisor Geopolitics at KPMG South ASPAC and Head of geopolitical insights outfit Vantage Geopol joins us to explore the rise of populism and its far-reaching implications for markets, trade, and institutional trust.</p><p><br></p><p>We unpack how populism’s anti-establishment sentiment and ‘us versus them’ mentality are driving a new wave of protectionism, reshaping global politics and economic policy. Merriden shares insights into the growing challenges faced by international institutions, and the critical role businesses must play in rebuilding public trust.</p><p><br></p><p>The exchange also dives into Australia’s position in global trade, what rising populism means for economic diplomacy, and how politics, policy, and perception are converging to define the next era of global cooperation.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Merriden here:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merriden-varrall-phd-maicd-ab96024/</p><p>Website: http://www.vantagegeoopl.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Evan here:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/</p><p>Website: www.evanlucas.com.au</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Understanding Populism and Its Impact</p><p>05:20 The Rise of Protectionism in Global Trade</p><p>12:02 Challenges for International Institutions</p><p>17:53 The Role of Business in a Populist Era</p><p>20:00 Tariffs and Economic Coercion</p><p>24:42 Strategic Economic Interventions</p><p>28:06 Future of Politics in a Populist Landscape</p>","author_name":"Evan Lucas"}