Key Insights
Why is the 2024 election expected to break spending records?
Billionaire influence is reaching unprecedented levels, reshaping American democracy.
How do billionaires influence elections beyond the presidential race?
They impact down-ballot elections, think tanks, and media empires.
What qualities does Jon Stewart consider indispensable for an ideal presidential candidate?
Humility, tenacity, and courage.
How can listeners submit questions for the podcast?
Via comments on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter.
Chapters
The discussion begins with the question of whether the U.S. has become an oligarchy, focusing on the increasing influence of super-rich donors in politics.
- Increased money in politics from a smaller group of super-rich donors.
- Difficulty in proving quid pro quo due to opaque donation structures.
- Expectations from billionaires include influencing policy and elections.
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