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Are We Now a Broligarchy?

Jan 27, 2025
Brooke Harrington, a sociology professor at Dartmouth and author on offshore wealth, discusses the alarming concentration of wealth in America. Paul Pierson, a political science expert from UC Berkeley, emphasizes the political ramifications of this 'broligarchy.' Noah Bookbinder, president of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, highlights the ethical dilemmas posed by billionaires in government. Together, they explore historical parallels, potential leaders for reform, and the urgent need for genuine political engagement to counteract elite influence.
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