The Ezra Klein Show The Opinions: Bernie Sanders and Ruben Gallego
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Dec 19, 2025 
Join Bernie Sanders, the long-serving U.S. Senator known for his bold stance on income inequality and corporate power, alongside Ruben Gallego, a dynamic U.S. Senator from Arizona and former Marine. They delve into the Democratic Party's missteps and share compelling strategies to reclaim the working-class vote. Sanders emphasizes the fight against oligarchy and advocates for authentic political messaging. Gallego critiques elitist language and champions a vision of material success that resonates with everyday Americans, blending populism and abundance for a brighter future.
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Democrats Drifted Toward Oligarchs
- Bernie Sanders argues Democrats shifted toward corporate interests since the 1970s, abandoning the working class.
- He says reclaiming working-class focus requires opening party doors and bold economic policy.
Open The Party To Working People
- Sanders urges the Democratic leadership to 'open the bloody doors' and let working-class people in as candidates and participants.
- He advises tolerating differences while building a shared agenda focused on healthcare and housing.
Oligarchy Fuels Authoritarian Risk
- Sanders links concentrated wealth and political power to the rise of authoritarian tendencies.
- He frames the U.S. trend as moving toward an oligarchy that threatens democracy and the working class.