# The Rise of Populism and Need for Critical Thinking with Dr. Dennis Jacobs

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Podcast: [The Global Grit Experience](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-global-grit-experience-7725883)
Published: 2026-03-23T11:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theglobalgritexperience.com/episode/whats-populism-why-its-a-big-deal-and-why-critical-thinking-is-well-critical
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The rise of populism is wreaking havoc on the environment. Developing critical thinking is...well...critical, as well as challenging our world views. This was kind of a deep dive that I absolutely loved. I learned so much from Dennis in this episode. Dennis Jacobs is a retired physics professor, pilot, and aeronautical engineer. He’s the author of multiple books including The Search for Science and From McEnergy to EcoEnergy , America’s Transition to Sustainable Energy , cowritten with Sociology Professor and wife, Dr. Karen Branden (also a prior podcast guest). He and Karen built and live in an environmentally friendly house in Northern Minnesota. I could talk with Dennis about a kazillion awesome topics but I asked him what he’s most passionate about sharing and sees as a major concern when it comes to the environment. His answer….the rise of populism.

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