The Tim Dillon Show 467 - Bernie Sanders
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Oct 22, 2025 
Senator Bernie Sanders, a progressive political leader and author, discusses crucial issues like wealth inequality and healthcare in this engaging dialogue. He highlights the influence of money in politics, advocating for public funding of elections to combat Citizens United. Sanders critiques the Democratic Party's shift away from working-class concerns, addresses immigration reform, and calls for a comprehensive approach to U.S. foreign policy, especially regarding Gaza and Ukraine. Don't miss his insights on economic priorities and the urgency of discussing AI's impact on jobs.
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Wealth Concentration Threatens Democracy
- Wealth and power concentration in the U.S. is unprecedented and threatens democracy.
- Bernie Sanders warns a tiny wealthy class now controls political outcomes via vast resources.
Publicly Fund Elections
- Move to public funding of elections and outlaw super PACs to reduce billionaire control.
- Sanders recommends Congress pass legislation reversing Citizens United effects rather than relying on the Supreme Court.
Republican Party's Cult Dynamics
- The Republican Party has become a right-wing, personality-driven movement under Trump.
- Sanders describes a cult-like dynamic where members follow Trump or risk being primaried with billionaire money backing challengers.