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Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
Bernie Sanders
Feb 23, 2024
A conversation with Bernie Sanders on social inequality, dangers of corporate media, and preventing Donald Trump's return to the White House. Sanders reflects on his upbringing, political awakening, environmental accountability, healthcare systems, and challenges for the working class. The discussion delves into the influence of money and power on climate change discourse, political analysis, and the importance of collective action for global challenges.
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- Bernie Sanders' political consciousness was shaped by his working-class upbringing and Jewish heritage, leading to a focus on economic inequality and societal struggles.
- Sanders' educational journey at the University of Chicago sparked his interest in civil rights movements and democratic socialism, influencing his path towards advocating for progressive change.
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Influences on Political Consciousness: Family Background and Historical Events
Bernie Sanders reflects on the two key factors that shaped his political consciousness: growing up in a working-class family in Brooklyn, facing financial stresses that impacted millions, and being Jewish during a time when the Holocaust’s aftermath deeply impacted his neighborhood. These experiences instilled in him a recognition of the struggles faced by working people and a heightened awareness of issues like economic inequality and racism.
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