The Rise of the Billionaire Oligarchy (with Thom Hartmann)
With billionaires pouring unprecedented sums of money into politics, corporate interests shaping policy, and the revelation that Trump has appointed a record 13 billionaires to top administration roles in the wealthiest cabinet in American history, it's clear how much sway the ultra-wealthy hold over our democracy. So, we’re re-airing our 2021 conversation with Thom Hartmann, which offers timely insights into how the ultra-wealthy consolidate power, and how concentrated wealth undermines economic fairness and democratic governance.
Thom Hartmann is a New York Times bestselling author and America’s #1 progressive talk show host for over a decade.
This episode originally aired on February 2, 2021.
Social Media:
Bluesky @hartmannreport.com
Twitter @Thom_Hartmann
Further reading:
The Hidden History of American Oligarchy
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With billionaires pouring unprecedented sums of money into politics, corporate interests shaping policy, and the revelation that Trump has appointed a record 13 billionaires to top administration roles in the wealthiest cabinet in American history, it's clear how much sway the ultra-wealthy hold over our democracy. So, we’re re-airing our 2021 conversation with Thom Hartmann, which offers timely insights into how the ultra-wealthy consolidate power, and how concentrated wealth undermines economic fairness and democratic governance.
Thom Hartmann is a New York Times bestselling author and America’s #1 progressive talk show host for over a decade.
This episode originally aired on February 2, 2021.
Social Media:
Bluesky @hartmannreport.com
Twitter @Thom_Hartmann
Further reading:
The Hidden History of American Oligarchy
Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com
Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics
Threads: pitchforkeconomics
Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social
Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer, @civicaction
YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics
LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics
Substack: The Pitch
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