The Daily Show: Ears Edition Jon Stewart on Trump’s Inauguration and Elon Musk's Nazi Salute | Brooke Harrington
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Jan 21, 2025 Brooke Harrington, an economic sociologist at Dartmouth and author of "Offshore: Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism," joins Jon Stewart to unpack the absurdities of Trump's inauguration and the rise of American oligarchs. They delve into the concept of 'broligarchs,' tech billionaires blending wealth with political clout, contrasting them with historical oligarchs. The conversation examines the perils of unchecked power, societal responsibility of the ultra-rich, and the critical need for laborers to unite against inequality in today's landscape.
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Putin's Oligarchs
- Jon Stewart mentions Russian oligarchs' relationship with Putin.
- They were allowed to amass wealth but had to stay out of politics, exemplified by Mikhail Khodorkovsky's imprisonment for challenging Putin.
Trump's Broligarchs
- Trump's approach differs from Putin's regarding oligarchs.
- Trump allows American oligarchs political involvement in exchange for financial and business contributions.
Broligarchs vs. Oligarchs
- American broligarchs, unlike past oligarchs, have a political agenda.
- This agenda is anti-democratic and seeks privileges without social obligations.
