Senator Bernie Sanders, a prominent figure in the U.S. progressive movement, joins BBC broadcaster Justin Webb to discuss pressing social and economic issues. They tackle corporate greed and the influence of money in politics, advocating for reforms like public election funding. Sanders reflects on the need for unity on the left, emphasizing the balance between identity politics and class issues. The conversation also touches on the impact of technology on inequality and the significance of grassroots movements in the fight against authoritarianism.
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2016 Presidential Run
Bernie Sanders discusses his 2016 presidential run, starting at 5% in polls but ultimately losing.
Despite losing, he considers it a win as it created a movement and shifted political consciousness.
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2020 Presidential Run
In 2020, Sanders won the first three states but lost momentum on Super Tuesday.
The establishment rallied around Joe Biden, combined with COVID-19, led to his defeat.
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Endorsing Biden
Sanders endorsed Biden due to the need to defeat Trump and Biden's willingness to adopt a progressive agenda.
Though Biden incorporated some progressive ideas, Sanders believes he would have been a more activist president.
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In this book, Senator Bernie Sanders argues that unfettered capitalism is responsible for unprecedented levels of income and wealth inequality, undermines democracy, and destroys the planet. He questions the economic order that allows a few billionaires to control more wealth than the bottom half of society and a political system that permits the super-rich to influence elections and politicians. Sanders advocates for fundamental economic and political change, recognizing economic rights as human rights and working towards a society that provides a decent standard of living for all.
Senator Bernie Sanders is seen by many as the leader of the progressive movement in the United States. On this episode of the podcast, recorded in central London, he spoke to BBC broadcaster Justin Webb about corporate greed, identity politics and the direction of America today. Sanders' new book It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism is available now.
This podcast was produced by Senior Producer Conor Boyle with editing by Producer Catharine Hughes
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