

Bernie Sanders Rips DC Corruption, The Israel Lobby, & Reveals How Billionaires Buy Politicians
97 snips May 19, 2025
Bernie Sanders, the Independent senator from Vermont and twice a presidential candidate, joins the conversation to candidly discuss the failings of the Democratic Party. He highlights the overwhelming influence of billionaires on democracy, touches on the complexities of healthcare reform, and critiques the disparity in wealth distribution. With a humorous nod to his childhood memories of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Bernie draws parallels between sports and politics, emphasizing the need for accountability and reform in addressing economic inequality and nurturing education.
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Dodgers Move Shaped Bernie
- Bernie Sanders reflects on how the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn deeply impacted his political views.
- The move showed him early on how corporate greed overrides community interests.
Financial Struggle in Richest Nation
- In the richest country ever, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck under immense stress.
- This financial struggle reveals deep inequality and system failures in the U.S.
Health Care Affordability Crisis
- U.S. health care is expensive but only accessible if you can afford it.
- More people avoid care, causing sicker patients and needless deaths each year.