They’re Doing It Too! Oligarchs and Corporatists Both Need to Go!

In this episode of 'The Leftish Agenda', Eddie explores the complex political systems of corporatism and oligarchy. Corporatism, defined as the intimate collaboration between government and major interest groups like large corporations and labor unions in policy-making, leads to disproportionate representation and influence for these entities. However, oligarchy—a system where a small elite group controls substantial resources and decision making—is deemed more severe due to its extreme power concentration, resistance to change, and potential to incite social unrest. Nevertheless, Eddie highlights paths to a more equitable society: promoting participatory governance, strengthening democratic institutions, implementing economic reforms, and increasing public knowledge to prevent manipulation by the elites. With these actionable steps and support for grassroots movements, Eddie believes we can envision a fairer future.