David Cay Johnston: Governmental Capture

The video discusses the concept of regulatory capture in economics and how it has evolved into governmental capture, where the federal government primarily responds to a wealthy political donor class. This influence affects taxation, regulation, law enforcement, and trade agreements, creating an imbalance that should concern citizens. The video also references Plutarch's historical warning about the dangers of wealth disparity in republics.

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