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The Rise of the Billionaire Oligarchy (with Thom Hartmann)

The Rise of the Billionaire Oligarchy (with Thom Hartmann)

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

January 28, 202539m 6s

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Show Notes

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.


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Further reading: 

The Hidden History of American Oligarchy


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