Billionaires are running America. The current shutdown proves it.
October 22, 2025
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as posted by the channelThe current shutdown of the federal government is more than just a dispute between two parties with different policy ideas. It's also a stark example of how America's massive wealth inequality continues to weaken our democracy. Taya Graham and Stephen Janis break down the evidence that billionaires are running the show.
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