On with Kara Swisher Bernie Sanders on Beating Authoritarianism, Billionaires & AOC
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Oct 20, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Bernie Sanders, the renowned Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont and author of Fight Oligarchy, tackles the influence of billionaires on democracy. He shares insights from his Fighting Oligarchy tour and underscores the need for everyday Americans to mobilize against authoritarianism. Bernie critiques the GOP's portrayal of protests and emphasizes a working-class agenda to counter Trump. He also touches on the importance of supporting progressive candidates and foresees a bright future for the progressive movement inspired by new leaders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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Moment Of Unprecedented Democratic Struggle
- Sanders frames today's struggle as an unprecedented fight to preserve democracy against concentrated private power.
- He links historical movements to current resistance, urging collective action to win back democratic control.
Build A Broad Working-Class Agenda
- Build a positive, broad agenda that addresses healthcare and economic fairness to unite voters.
- Prioritize one-person-one-vote reforms and reduce billionaire influence to restore democratic power.
Wealth Concentration Threatens Democracy
- Sanders highlights extreme wealth concentration as central to political capture and democratic erosion.
- He argues one person owning more than the bottom half of households is inherently dangerous to democracy.