

Democracy Now! 2025-06-26 Thursday
21 snips Jun 26, 2025
Join Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, Gilbert Ashkar, a seasoned expert in international relations, and Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine pioneer, as they dive into pressing issues. They tackle the contentious vaccine debate amid U.S. political turmoil and discuss the rise of activist movements pushing for wealth redistribution. The guests emphasize the urgent need for affordable childcare and progressive tax reforms while critiquing anti-vaccine sentiments impacting public health. Insights on revitalizing democratic principles to prioritize people over corporate influences complete this thought-provoking discussion.
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Youth See Themselves Last Generation
- Young people today see themselves as "the last generation" facing a world of growing inequality and instability.
- This sentiment reflects deep concern about the future due to systemic economic and social challenges.
Anti-Establishment Wave Explained
- There's a powerful anti-establishment wave fueled by decades of stagnant wages for most Americans.
- The economy is rigged severely against working-class people, driving demands for new leadership and affordability.
Mamdani's Grassroots Voter Outreach
- Zohran Mamdani won with a grassroots campaign interviewing Trump voters about affordability struggles.
- He turned widespread frustration into electoral success by focusing on economic realities people face.