The rise of the economic populist: What voters want from both parties this year

A politics story from the U.S., reported by NPR Politics.

Politics · the U.S. · October 24, 2026

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A new kind of economic populism is surging in both parties this year as voters search for a political party that can solve growing concerns about financial stability.

Reported by NPR Politics, October 24, 2026. Read the full story at NPR Politics →

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