The modern media seem to play an increasingly important role in the rise of populism, as both
the media and modern populist politicians have one common denominator: they speak
supposedly in the name of vox populi. Their falling back on the vox populi, however, is not most
of the time limited to just reacting passively to the majority will, but often involves efforts to
manipulate the public with the help of sensitive issues that resonate well with the atavistic side
of human nature, such as nationalist feelings, ethnic allegiances, or fear of foreigners