Bernie Sanders with Arjen Lubach about the rise in inequality that is as bizarre as it is disturbing Socialist senator Bernie Sanders is the most famous senator in the United States worldwide. He was in the running to become a presidential candidate for the Democrats a number of times, but was always narrowly defeated. “In Europe, health care is a human right; in the US, we are not that far away”


A compelling report and flaming speech by one of the world's most beloved politicians. Our economic system disappoints us, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The solution requires a fundamental review of our economy and politics. In It's Okay to Be Angry at Capitalism, Bernie Sanders analyses razor-sharp the destructive nature of the capitalist system. He shows how limitless capitalism is responsible for unprecedented income and wealth inequality, how it undermines democracy and how it destroys our planet. What if we finally recognized that economic rights are human rights? What if we were to work for a society that offers a decent standard of living for everyone?This isn't a utopian fantasy; this is democracy as we should know it. Senator Bernie Sanders is in his third term in the US Senate and is currently the longest-serving independent member of Congress in US history. He has played an important role in American politics for decades and has had a strong influence on the political landscape.

Sanders is known for his outspoken progressive positions, particularly on economic inequality and social justice. His impact on politics is expected to remain felt for a long time, both in America and globally. “The three richest Americans have more assets than the bottom half of the US combined” This skew causes many problems. As a result, democracy is also at risk, he explains.

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