

Fear And Corporate Loathing At The DNC
9 snips Aug 23, 2024
David Sirota, a reporter tackling the intersection of politics and corporate influence, shares his insights from the Democratic National Convention. He reveals the fear among Democrats of a Trump resurgence and critiques the gap between their populist rhetoric and corporate sponsorship. Sirota discusses the challenges Vice President Kamala Harris faces in delivering worker-centric policies amidst corporate pressures. The conversation dives into the disconnect between activists' frustrations and the party's corporate ties, spotlighting the deep-rooted tensions within the political landscape.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Filibuster Debates and Democratic Challenges
05:07 • 14min
Corporate Influence and Sponsorship at Political Conventions
19:10 • 5min
Contradictions of Corporate Influence at Political Events
24:32 • 3min
Uncovering Political Contradictions and Corporate Influence
27:04 • 2min
Corporate Influence and Populism in the Democratic Party
29:20 • 16min