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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 7:42 AM EDT

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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.