Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh Bernie Sanders Rips DC Corruption, The Israel Lobby, & Reveals How Billionaires Buy Politicians
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May 19, 2025 
Bernie Sanders, the Independent senator from Vermont and twice a presidential candidate, joins the conversation to candidly discuss the failings of the Democratic Party. He highlights the overwhelming influence of billionaires on democracy, touches on the complexities of healthcare reform, and critiques the disparity in wealth distribution. With a humorous nod to his childhood memories of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Bernie draws parallels between sports and politics, emphasizing the need for accountability and reform in addressing economic inequality and nurturing education.
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Campaign Money Silences Truth
- Powerful groups weaponize campaign spending to silence opposition on controversial issues.
- They make politicians radioactive by hiding true campaign motives.
Wage Stagnation Despite Productivity
- Average worker productivity has soared but real wages have stagnated for 50+ years.
- Wealth has massively shifted from the bottom 90% to the top 1%.
Trump's Appeal to Working Class
- Trump acknowledged systemic failures where many Democrats ignore working-class struggles.
- Voters relate to messages that openly address their economic hardships.