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Hi all. 2019 is shaping up to be a tumultuous year. The far-right is gaining power around the world, the economy is facing headwinds, Trump is going crazy - you get the idea.Rather than look back at 2018, I want to look to the future. Over the next few days, I'll be sharing older episodes on topics I believe will shape 2019 and beyond.This first episode is about leaders who will play a major role in world politics in 2019. This first episode is an interview with Edwin Ackerman from Syracuse University about Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the leftwing President of Mexico. When we first talked, Obrador wasn't yet President. After a short time in office, he's already leaving a mark. The interview is based on an article Edwin wrote for Jacobin titled A Potential Breakthrough in MexicoI won't ruin the episode, but Obrador is already leaving a mark. As one of the few leftwing leaders to succeed in 2019 by offering a truly leftwing vision, his success could have a lasting impact around the world. Here's a list of othe