Strip Mining Democracy
Ralph Nader Radio Hour
English - October 02, 2021 16:47 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsNews washington corporatism essentialinformation minimumwage publiccitizen ralphnader singlepayer Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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On today’s program, we look at two ways that corporate lobbies and their political allies subvert democracy: “gerrymandering” and “preemption.” First, law professor Herman Schwartz breaks down the scourge of partisan gerrymandering. Then Mark Pertschuk, director of “Grassroots Change,” sheds light on how states and the federal government can “preempt” cities and local communities from for instance raising their own minimum wage, allowing paid sick leave, regulating firearms, banning plastics, or enforcing anti-discrimination laws. Plus, Ralph, David, and Steve discuss the infrastructure package and stock buy backs.
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