Benedict Hugosson: Still the heartland? How social democrats can fight back in Sweden, Europe and the world.

Sweden is often considered to be the heartland of social democracy - but that may no longer be the case.Benedict Hugosson is a global expert in political campaigning.He has lead national field campaigns for the Social Democrats in Sweden and is a leading thinker in political engagement strategies and tactics.An Australian born Harvard graduate, Ben has trained activists in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.I caught up with Ben for a chinwag about the fall in support for the historically dominant Swedish Social Democratic party, the rise of right wing nationalists in Sweden, why party membership is critical to voting patterns, how face to face conversations are still better than digital campaign tools, and what the future holds for mainstream European political parties of both the left and right.It’s a fascinating, in-depth insight into what is happening right throughout Europe. It also uncovers the important role that membership and organising plays in electoral outcomes.As ever, if you’re enjoying the show - please rate and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.