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Jeffrey Winters
Professor of political science at Northwestern University and author of the upcoming book called Domination Through Democracy, Why Oligarchs Win.
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Jan 22, 2025
• 11min
Is there an American oligarchy?
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Jeffrey Winters, a political science professor at Northwestern University and author of the upcoming book "Domination Through Democracy, Why Oligarchs Win," dives deep into the rising influence of billionaires in the U.S. He examines how figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos may embody a new American oligarchy. The discussion touches on the implications of wealth concentration on democracy, the historical parallels to robber barons, and the intersection of money and political power, raising questions about governance and the future of equality.
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