The Lure of Strongmen

Why do authoritarian figures - from Trump and Putin to Britain’s own Nigel Farage - continue to inspire such fierce loyalty? What is it about us, and the societies we’ve built, that makes us vulnerable to their appeal?

On 8 September, join the Byline Times team alongside speakers for the first in a new series of events that dig beneath the surface of our polarised age.

Albie Amankona - Broadcaster and financial analyst
Anki Deo - insight and policy at HOPE not hate, the UK’s biggest anti-fascism organisation
Bonnie Greer -  American and British playwright, novelist, critic and broadcaster,
James Bloodworth - journalist, former editor of Labour blog Left Foot Forward, and author of HIRED and LOST BOYS
John Sweeney - British investigative journalist and writer

Hosted by
Hardeep Matharu - Editor in Chief Byline Times
Peter Jukes - Co-Founder Byline Times
Stephen Colegrave - Co-Founder Byline Times

These conversations are not about rehearsing the same arguments, but about leaving the comfort zone of echo chambers behind us. We’ll be stepping into uncomfortable questions, investigating the forces at play, and hearing multiple perspectives from a vast range of speakers and experts. Expect Byline Times' rounded, challenging and thought-provoking discussion style that will leave you inspired, informed, and thinking differently from when you arrived.

The Lure of Strongmen marks the beginning of an ongoing programme of events dedicated to exploring the deeper currents that shape our politics, culture, and society – and to helping us better understand the unprecedented times we are living through.

Join the team behind the independent investigative news outlet Byline Times for an entertaining evening of challenging discussion to help us understand the unprecedented times we are living in  – and why they are happening – with those with an inside track.

http://www.bylinetimes.com

Monday 8 September - 7:30pm