Intelligence Squared Bernie Sanders on Money and Power
Mar 1, 2023
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.
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.
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.
