

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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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Unequal Fortunes: The Broligarch Influence
04:32 • 10min
The Influence of Billionaires in Politics
14:49 • 2min
Wealth, Power, and Democracy
16:58 • 12min
Challenging the Elite: Lessons from the Gilded Age
28:39 • 13min
Political Disillusionment and Engagement
41:31 • 10min
Reflections on Wealth, Power, and Democracy
51:04 • 3min