UM atUM [S01-ep11]: From Populism to Masculinity at the Science Bar
This week, Alexandre Dézé and Emmanuelle Reungoat, political science researchers at Cepel and authors of the book *Au nom du peuple* (*In the Name of the People*), debunk common assumptions about populism. In the second half of the program, we’ll focus on the upcoming science bar and its theme:“What Is Masculinity?”
French women and men, my dear compatriots in mainland France, the overseas territories, and abroad, good morning and welcome to A LUM LA SCIENCE, the show that brings you the latest scientific news every week from the laboratories at Muse, Montpellier University of Excellence.
As we begin 2022, I would first like to extend my best wishes to you all and assure you that, as president, I will do everything in my power to ensure that these wishes do not come true. With me, false promises are a thing of the past; with me,“Anything is possible!”
Do you want to be healthy? I guarantee the immediate eradication—"whatever the cost "—of COVID, cancer, and eczema.
Do you want security? I will demand that the borders be closed after 1 a.m., that the checkpoints be removed, and that the French “non-vaccinated” passport be abolished.
Do you want happiness and love? I’ll ban sadness and reopen nightclubs, churches, and rallies as soon as possible—no hand sanitizer, no masks, no shirts, and no pants.
Do you want money? I promise to bridge the social divide by raising wages by at least 50% and reducing labor costs by at least that much. I will also eliminate the wealth tax and the unemployment tax.
Want to go green? I’ll declare war on global warming and freeze our relations with thermometers—because change is happening now!
Do you want to….
- Populist!
- What? What do you mean, “populist”? I couldn’t care less about populists! Do you even know what populism is, for starters?
- No
That’s perfect timing, because our guests know exactly what it is. Last November, they published a book titled*Au nom du peuple* (*Inthe Name of the People* ), in which they address all the common misconceptions about populism in an effort to better explain a concept that is increasingly used as a catch-all term. Joining us in the studio are Alexandre Dézé and Emmanuelle Reungoat.
See also:
- A summary of the book *Au nom du peuple* by the publishing house Le Cavalier bleu.
In the second half of the show, Agnès Pesenti will join us to introduce the next edition of the Bar des sciences, which will take place on Thursday, February 10, at 8:30 p.m. at the Dôme, on the topic: “What is masculinity?”
AtUM , you’ve got the schedule—let’s get started!
Co-production: Divergence FM / University of Montpellier
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