Rashid Khalidi, a retired Columbia history professor and author, discusses the historical complexities of Zionism and the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Pankaj Mishra, an essayist, critiques the implications of U.S. foreign policy under the Biden administration. Aziz Rana, a law professor, reevaluates the U.S. Constitution, advocating for inclusivity in governance. Brooke Harrington, a sociology professor, delves into the offshore wealth management sector and the tax strategies of the ultra-rich, revealing the interplay between wealth and power.

Brooke Harrington, an economic sociologist at Dartmouth and author of "Offshore: Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism," joins Jon Stewart to unpack the absurdities of Trump's inauguration and the rise of American oligarchs. They delve into the concept of 'broligarchs,' tech billionaires blending wealth with political clout, contrasting them with historical oligarchs. The conversation examines the perils of unchecked power, societal responsibility of the ultra-rich, and the critical need for laborers to unite against inequality in today's landscape.

Brooke Harrington, a Professor of Economic Sociology at Dartmouth, dives into the murky waters of offshore finance, revealing its global repercussions and moral dilemmas. She shares her firsthand research experiences in tax havens, questioning the cost of secrecy in an unequal world. Joining her is Guido Alfani, an Economic History Professor at Bocconi University, who unravels the precarious history of the super-rich over a millennium. Together, they ponder how societal views of wealth have evolved and what that means for accountability today.

Brooke Harrington, a sociology professor at Dartmouth and author on offshore wealth, discusses the alarming concentration of wealth in America. Paul Pierson, a political science expert from UC Berkeley, emphasizes the political ramifications of this 'broligarchy.' Noah Bookbinder, president of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, highlights the ethical dilemmas posed by billionaires in government. Together, they explore historical parallels, potential leaders for reform, and the urgent need for genuine political engagement to counteract elite influence.

Brooke Harrington, a sociology professor at Dartmouth and author of "Offshore: Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism," exposes how the wealthy cleverly evade taxes through offshore wealth management. She discusses the unexpected rise of U.S. states as new financial havens and the ethical implications of hidden wealth. Mahendran Thiruvarangan, a lecturer at the University of Jaffna specializing in Sri Lankan politics, analyzes the recent political changes in Sri Lanka, including the emergence of a new leftish government and the country's economic struggles.