Why right now? Simon Heffer & Tom Switzer on political shifts

After a decade where progressive ideas dominated Western discourse - with their focus on diversity, inclusion and what critics call "woke" politics - the political landscape appears to be shifting rightward. From North America to Europe and the Asia-Pacific, conservative movements are gaining momentum, challenging progressive agendas that once seemed ascendant.

In this discussion, we explore what's driving this global rightward shift. Is the progressive moment in politics fading? What might this mean for economic policy and Western cultural direction?

Simon Heffer, columnist for The Telegraph and professor at the University of Buckingham, joins Tom Switzer, Executive Director at CIS and former ABC Radio National host, to examine the global conservative resurgence and its implications.