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An interview with Steve Bannon

The former White House chief strategist on populism and protectionism

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As part of the Open Future festival Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist, discusses how his economic protectionism could result in price rises for US consumers and why he thinks that’s fine. Anne McElvoy, our senior editor, presses him on populism in Europe, Brexit, and his disagreements with Ivanka Trump. Music by Chris Zabriskie, “Divider” (CC by 4.0 UK)

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