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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 51 MIN

Is the United States an oligarchy, a plutocracy, a democracy or something else entirely?

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As President Trump surrounds himself with wealthy tech moguls, the term "oligarchy" is being used more and more, but is it an appropriate label for this moment in American history?

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