#117: Politics, America, Corporatism & Democracy ft. Cenk Uygur

Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, talks about politics, psychology, corruption, corporatism, capitalism, the American political spectrum, the role played by donors and corporations, the effectiveness of the US president, democracy and mainstream media.

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TIMELINE

0:00 Introduction

1:49 The Game of Politics & Power

18:58 What Makes A Good Politician?

23:10 Cenk’s Journey & Motivations

36:17 The American Political Spectrum

44:42 Money In Politics

49:24 Corporatism & Capitalism

57:00 How Effective Is The US President In Reality?

1:10:24 Can Democracy Work?

1:22:51 Mainstream Media in America

1:31:41 Progressivism

1:39:36 Lego Interpretation

1:40:40 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)

1:42:20 Legacy & Meaning of Life

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