cover of episode Elizabeth Warren on Monopoly Power in America: George Zornick, plus David Dayen on Warren Buffett

Elizabeth Warren on Monopoly Power in America: George Zornick, plus David Dayen on Warren Buffett

2018/2/23
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Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to make the fight against monopoly power in America a key part of the Democrats’ agenda; George Zornick reports on his interview with her for the magazine’s special issue on the topic. Also, Warren Buffett’s secret: “The sage of Omaha” is America’s favorite tycoon. He supported Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for president; even Bernie Sanders has praised his unselfishness. But David Dayen says Warren Buffett’s wealth has actually been built on monopoly power—and the unfair advantages it provides.