Who Actually Runs the US Government? – Bernie Sanders – Podcast Recap

This podcast recap is from an extended interview with Senator Bernie Sanders, discussing the escalating issue of income and wealth inequality in the United States, which he terms an oligarchy. The conversation highlights that despite significant technological advances, the average American worker's wages have remained stagnant while the cost of essential services like healthcare, education, and housing has drastically increased. Furthermore, he addresses the concentration of corporate power and its influence on both political parties through campaign finance, arguing that this system is deeply corrupt and undermines democracy. Finally, they consider the political landscape, criticizing the Republican party's shift toward Trump-aligned authoritarianism and the Democratic party's perceived failure to adequately address the economic needs of the working class and the rising crisis facing young men.