#441 – Cenk Uygur: Trump vs Harris, Progressive Politics, Communism & Capitalism
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Breaking the Cycle of Corruption
Wages for American workers have stagnated for about 50 years, largely due to systemic corruption in Congress facilitated by legal bribery. The Supreme Court's decision has rendered significant reform challenging, as amending the Constitution requires either a two-thirds majority in Congress or two-thirds of states to call for a convention—both paths hindered by entrenched interests. Despite these challenges, there is widespread agreement among Americans, with 93% believing that politicians prioritize donors over constituents, highlighting a potential unifying issue for sought reform.
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