It's a Numbers Game: Lee Fang on Donor-Driven Identity Politics, Immigration Failures & the AI Economic Shock

In this wide-ranging conversation, investigative journalist Lee Fang breaks down how wealthy donors shape modern identity politics and why many of today’s most controversial policies are more symbolic than substantive. Fang examines Democratic leadership failures on immigration, arguing the party owes voters a serious reckoning—and possibly an apology. The discussion also dives into the political maneuvering of figures like Gavin Newsom, the growing influence of social media on public opinion, and the looming economic disruption posed by artificial intelligence. From wealth redistribution in an AI-driven economy to the risks of unchecked technological power, this episode connects elite politics, culture wars, and the future of work in a rapidly changing political landscape. Check out Lee's Substack EMAIL RYANFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.