

Anand Giridharadas on the Financial Crisis, Covid and the State of Democracy
May 23, 2024
Author Anand Giridharadas discusses the financial crisis, Covid, and democracy. They explore the influence of wealthy donors on academia and media, the manipulation of tax-exempt deductions for political influence, and the emotionally charged battleground of politics. An insightful conversation about the state of American democracy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring India: Journey of a Journalist
01:36 • 17min
Exploring Success, Money Management, and Behavioral Finance in Various Industries
18:26 • 2min
Harvard's Disconnection from Reality and Democracy's Weakening
20:34 • 17min
Analysis of Wealth, Philanthropy, and Political Influence in America's Business Model
37:27 • 6min
Influence of Wealthy Donors on Academia and Media
43:01 • 11min
Analysis of Russian Social Media Influence Tactics in U.S. Elections
54:27 • 4min
The Emotionally Charged Battleground of Politics
58:55 • 10min
Discussion on Financial Crisis, Covid, and Democracy with Anand Jirjatus
01:08:59 • 2min