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

NPR | By Mara Liasson

Published October 24, 2026 at 5:42 AM MDT

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.

Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson is a national political correspondent for NPR.

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