This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #635 - Sen. Bernie Sanders
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Jan 21, 2026 
Senator Bernie Sanders, a champion of progressive policies, discusses the urgent need for healthcare reform, emphasizing Medicare for All and the challenges posed by corporate interests. He critiques campaign finance corruption and its influence on political power, while sharing grassroots success stories that inspire hope for change. Sanders also highlights concerns regarding AI's impact on jobs and warfare, advocates for humane immigration reform, and urges accountability in governance. His insights challenge listeners to envision a more equitable future.
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Healthcare Cost Vs. Outcomes
- The U.S. spends far more per person on healthcare yet delivers worse outcomes than other wealthy countries.
- Bernie Sanders links this to profit-driven insurance and drug companies that block universal care.
Phase In Universal Medicare
- Expand Medicare to cover every person over a phased period to avoid increasing total spending.
- Use existing spending differently to eliminate private profiteering in healthcare.
Money Controls Politics
- Big money from billionaires and corporations distorts U.S. politics and policy outcomes.
- Sanders argues campaign finance reform and reversing Citizens United are essential to restore democracy.
