Slavoj Žižek: "Only when you are really desperate, you act"

Newsnight speaks to philosopher Slavoj Žižek about his new book 'Signs from the Future', Donald Trump's political legacy, his case for "leftist authoritarianism" and why "we are not yet hopeless enough". Interview by Paddy O'Connell. #politics #ukpolitics #uspolitics #slavojzizek #Trump #politicalnews Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews.