Politicians understand the public’s real struggles, but big money ensures they can’t act upon them. Jon Stewart and @sanders.senate.gov call for financial reform in politics. #TheWeeklyShow - ThreadSky

weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social • 78 days ago

Politicians understand the public’s real struggles, but big money ensures they can’t act upon them.

Jon Stewart and @sanders.senate.gov call for financial reform in politics. #TheWeeklyShow

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neonebula.bsky.social•76 days ago

Thank you Jon for doing this weekly show. My family and I watch it on YouTube and find it to be a "sane harbor" in a country the feels crazy right now. Please have Heather Cox Richardson on again. The election post mortem show was very enlightening.

Thank You,
Mike (and family) in Milan, MI

allieallerson.bsky.social•77 days ago

Just listened, much love to you both 😻

everyripple.bsky.social•39 days ago

It’s senseless to imagine that the Republican crime syndicate that has so carefully conspired to stack their operatives into the lower and upper courts, to get control of America’s social media and broadcast media — is going to allow Congress to undermine it’s grip on power, through law or elections

redpoppy2.bsky.social•37 days ago

Now it’s your turn to stand guard. May we all be keeper of the flame— President Joe Biden

amijo.bsky.social•76 days ago

Great Interview. Love Bernie. So sad we never got to see what he would do as President.

elchic.bsky.social•76 days ago

In another timeline maybe. Sigh.

kputschko.bsky.social•78 days ago

Hi folks is this where we ask questions for the team? What happened to the federal tax flow chart Jon was talking about during the summer? He said he'd talk about it "next week..." many weeks ago! Also, curious if yall have listened to the "Master Plan" podcast about rise of US political corruption

niablo.bsky.social•78 days ago

Lose Joe Rogan, pick up Jon Stewart. You're the best at what you do Jon!

taytaycoops.bsky.social•77 days ago

I'm available, if you wanna have a conversation. I don't have an agent, so.

taytaycoops.bsky.social•77 days ago

Please, because if TikTok goes away, it's going to be WAY harder to raise $27,000 needed to fix the justice system for victims of special crimes. (Something everyone would support me on if I could breach the paid priority barrier to the WWW...)

So please, if you have any curiosity/hope left inside.

taytaycoops.bsky.social•77 days ago

If you realize how much of a SCREAMING deal $23,000 dollars is to implement protections for victims of SA, you will better understand why I am publishing...

This isn't a hawk tuah coin.

jawknee9.bsky.social•76 days ago

They talk about politicians understanding our issues well,
but the corporate money would end any politician voting their conscious. Those with obscene amounts of money have ALL the power in our government, legalized corruption as far as the eye can see.

reallifekai.bsky.social•78 days ago

Loved watching this in its entirety. Keep speaking truth.

ecojayfray.bsky.social•76 days ago

Great discussion. Required listening! Thanks for mentioning the weekly show arrived hope everyone finds you here!

grneagle.bsky.social•78 days ago

People give politicians a hard time (& we should). But you likely work for a large corporation doing evil shit and you dont stand up, or fight to not take advantage of your customers. You likely work to make money to support you & yours. Politicians should be a higher standard, but so should we.

blue4nik.bsky.social•77 days ago

Great dialogue! It just feels like we have a cultural issue in #America. We seem to be missing the notion of solidarity.

saintsophia.bsky.social•77 days ago

This is so very good! What a gift those 2 are.

backalleyfly.bsky.social•74 days ago

This was a great conversation.

mirkwood55.bsky.social•78 days ago

Great interview!!!!

peanutbutterbomb.bsky.social•76 days ago

Two of my favorite people in one place…and it ain’t even my birthday

nunyabenez.bsky.social•66 days ago

ajnstr.bsky.social•75 days ago

Just finished watching that interview. That’s where you mention this very blue sky account. Welcome! I’m sure you’re well aware by now that it’s growing very quickly. And Jon Stewart is possibly the most welcome Voice on the entire app. Thanks for continuing to speak.

jesseherwitz.bsky.social•78 days ago

Just great.

blue-pige.bsky.social•76 days ago

Thank you for a meaningful conversation.

robertstolpe.bsky.social•75 days ago

If the Dems paid more attention to Bernie they would have won 2016 and 2024. He has been consistent. This was an amazing listen.

chewybeer.bsky.social•76 days ago

Senator Sanders says his colleagues live in fear of dark money pushing them out of office if they vote for or against certain things. Has he personally felt this threat and has it affected the way he votes? If not then why not to either question.

lookup22.bsky.social•68 days ago

Bernie is one of the most beloved politicians around. If they went up against him, there would be hell to pay.

imflywithangels.bsky.social•77 days ago

Great interview.

jessethevaughn.bsky.social•78 days ago

A friend of mine stated that when we look back at the downfall of the United States (or at least the rough patch we are in), history will return to Citizens United as the cause.

cobalt-ish.bsky.social•35 days ago

Elon Musk bought the USA and gave it to Donald Trump.

Plain and simple. Why does this “unelected “ man have ANY sway over us?! He’s not even American!!!

hennypenny2.bsky.social•77 days ago

that old fart gave us trump...

razzmuhtazz.bsky.social•77 days ago

The old farts who shoved through Hillary, maybe the most corrupt and unlikable corporate Democrat of our generation, gave us Trump.

2016 Bernie had grassroot enthusiasm no Dems have had since. He was a change candidate, & many of his past supporters now support Trump because HE'S promising change.

pargsp.bsky.social•75 days ago

I really enjoyed this episode.

aaronroot.bsky.social•54 days ago

If Sanders and Stewart teamed up they could rally a Save America movement quicker than any other two Americans.
I'd even vote for a Sanders/Stewart ticket.
If y'all created a pamphlet on what you wanted Americans to do, they'd do it. Folks just need decent leadership.

baphnedia.bsky.social•77 days ago

#comeatmebro The thing you have done and continue to do wrong, Jon, is you haven't run for or become our next President.

Because if the guy who killed the United Health CEO runs for President in the current political climate, he would probably trounce both parties, in all honesty.

natureismath.bsky.social•75 days ago

You and Bernie are 2 of my faves! Thank you for your clarity and passion. I'm so discouraged right now with how this election went!

docwatson82.bsky.social•78 days ago

This was such an eye-opening discussion. Our system of government is now an Oligarchy masquerading as a democratic republic. There’s nothing democratic about it anymore if the votes are all bought and paid for. The house needs to be stripped down to its studs and rebuilt.

cretinofcalamity.bsky.social•76 days ago

When Stewart/Sanders ‘28 ???

kellyrusso.bsky.social•76 days ago

I've always loved Bernie, but I'm afraid people won't vote for him now because of his age- I'd love to see a Stewart/Crockett '28 ticket 😀

cretinofcalamity.bsky.social•75 days ago

That’s why maybe VP to Stewart, but yea Crockett would be fire af.

songexplorer.bsky.social•76 days ago

This was a great interview and I was all in to that Jewish deli discussion! Glad to see you on Bluesky!

leslieihrig.bsky.social•75 days ago

Excellent!

clny.bsky.social•77 days ago

Everyday Bernie is proven right.

clny.bsky.social•77 days ago

To add to that great conversation, would love to see @davidsirota.com on the Weekly show.

cmon-schulzie.bsky.social•78 days ago

Is this where we submit questions? Eh? All right I'll go for it:

Jon, when you talk about having optimism and hope for the future, how often does climate change come up? Most challenges are not insurmountable, but when has the entire world undergone massive reform BEFORE disaster?

themayor.bsky.social•75 days ago

This was a great listen.

jenrwilbur.bsky.social•78 days ago

Excellent discussion!

notthomaspynchon.bsky.social•77 days ago

FYI Biden-Harris cybersecurity lead issues another urgent call for forensic audit of 2024 election. #ForensicAuditNOW #Recount
https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-analysis/2024/12/02/forensic-audit-jackie-singh/

gregpollogollo.bsky.social•78 days ago

Listening to pods on my phone when I heard the WeeklyShow music come on. 🙂 Then John announced the guest. 🤩

rebeccapena.bsky.social•36 days ago

Love Bernie. Voted for him both times. I pray he passes the mantle to A.O.C. once he retires and then I can vote for her for POTUS. 😊

blossomblu.bsky.social•77 days ago

Two outstanding Jews in a Deli…

emmyswayze.bsky.social•75 days ago

Hi Jon, I think this is the true account. There are many fake yous habibi

theinfectionate.bsky.social•78 days ago

I used to be all for the Obama-style "work within the system to enact incremental change". Didn't realize how entrenched in defending institutions that made us - how it numbs you to the reality of the wider public's struggles. Bernie has always stayed the course - big changes are the way forward!

scottnutte.bsky.social•78 days ago

Bernie is the man!

kelseyursula.bsky.social•75 days ago

Bernie is a legend! If more people listened to him, maybe the last election would have had a different outcome. I was shocked to hear that factoring in inflation, blue collar workers in the US may be earning less than they did decades ago. How is that okay?

edirama.bsky.social•77 days ago

2🐐

fourshiggity.bsky.social•78 days ago

When citizens talk about the integrity of their elected representatives, this is what we're talking about. We want our officials to vote how their constituents want them to, not out of fear. I'm not saying Bernie is wrong, I'm saying his words illustrate the opposite of what citizens want.

miserieschild.bsky.social•78 days ago

Politicians are more concerned with big money donors than the American people when it needs to be the other was around. Money is the root of all evil and unfortunately humans are always more tempted by money and power than to stand up for what they know is right sadly.

usvijim.bsky.social•78 days ago

Great interview, in some other better reality there has to be a Sanders/Stewart Administration.

I want to live in that reality.

sanepo.bsky.social•76 days ago

Reverse corporate personhood asap!

lmsdavila.bsky.social•76 days ago

You're talking about principles and courage, there is none when money is the motivation.

renewabledoug.bsky.social•77 days ago

Excellent. Bullseye. Now, when Trump privatizes the gov to give even more power and wealth to the powerful and wealthy, how should/can/must the desperate and disenfranchised respond?

markfilipovic.bsky.social•76 days ago

100. This ep needs to be shared w everyone- no matter who they voted for. I'll start w my vast network of *checks notes* zero followers lol. But seriously, great work. Keep it up! 🙌❤️

pnw4life.bsky.social•77 days ago

That was a great interview!! I hope there is a follow up!!

mimi-mom5.bsky.social•75 days ago

It’s a little bit late.

julyodyssey.bsky.social•77 days ago

Great episode. I enjoyed this conversation. Thanks, Jon.

vivalaresistance47.bsky.social•75 days ago

Just listened to this podcast… I found you

anti-imperialist.bsky.social•77 days ago

USA=Corporate Oligarchy

Please do not watch, read, or listen to corporate-owned media.

The DNC and RNC are tools for corporations and the super-rich.

Support people running for office who do not accept PAC money.

kellyrusso.bsky.social•76 days ago

PACs have ruined our political system.

avidlyanimating.bsky.social•78 days ago

Then maybe you should be willing to lose your job for what's right..and be willing to hand your job over to someone else whose willing to lose their job too.
Public service was never meant to be a lifetime career opportunity-THAT is the first problem. Term Limits Damn it!

niablo.bsky.social•78 days ago

I'm all for Term limits... Once Bernie is done lol. Am I biased? For Bernie, you betcha. Guilty as charged.

avidlyanimating.bsky.social•78 days ago

"If they vote their conscience they know they're gonna get defeated" and lose their job ....sorry? He's putting his interest (job) above the people that he's supposed to be representing and using a potential primary as the excuse for not representing or doing his job. Unreal But hey you betcha

gimme-honest.bsky.social•76 days ago

Congress has got to move to end "Citizens United." In fact elections should be capped for spending at every level.

megacoach.bsky.social•77 days ago

Political Fundraising should be a matter of controlling voter and consumer spending within a
blockchain voting community. Organize behind a Make Everyone Great Again (MEGA) campaign. #MEGA #LAUGH #IDWP

noteslaforme.bsky.social•78 days ago

Bring Jon Oliver and Rachel Maddow on there and Joe Rogan will be history....

yrrej1.bsky.social•76 days ago

Yes, they understand, but they have their own guaranteed income and healthcare.

jackstraw77.bsky.social•78 days ago

kswtzer.bsky.social•78 days ago

The greed of Big money ensures they won’t act upon them.

katmandu40.bsky.social•78 days ago

God I wish Bernie had won the election when he ran!!!

manndelion.bsky.social•75 days ago

Excellent talk. looking forward to more!

elandprincess.bsky.social•76 days ago

I missed the post-show discussion this episode but very thought-provoking, hilarious episode as always.

freshlysqueezedoc.bsky.social•76 days ago

Incredible conversation between two of the smartest people you'll ever hear. Highly recommend 👍

coleen4earth.bsky.social•75 days ago

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

generally-speaking.bsky.social•77 days ago

Loved that interview! Nice job. Bernie is a hero for social democracy.

auntylucy.bsky.social•76 days ago

Bernie is always worth listening to. Reminds me of the good ol days when people cared. 😔

thoroughlyfedup.bsky.social•75 days ago

As a German, notwithstanding our own historical culprit, I used to name the American „Democracy“ a rotten system, because of the inherent dependency of politicians on wealthy donors, who, like Elon Musk with its 230 Million dollar spending to his super-PAC could easily buy huge political influence.

thoroughlyfedup.bsky.social•67 days ago

There‘s something even more (morally) rotten in the U.S political system: that’s the so-called „Grand“ Old Party, which converted itself into an organisation fully controlled by a narcissistic leader and a few super-rich oligarchs, the most prominent being weird Elon. Listen to… ⬇️

thoroughlyfedup.bsky.social•67 days ago

…the recent podcast The Daily by the @nytimes.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000680543472

It made me almost 🤮

thoroughlyfedup.bsky.social•75 days ago

I was glad to hear from Bernie and you that I’m not alone in this assessment 😅. One of your best episodes 🙏

cooscoe.bsky.social•75 days ago

That was a great listen. Come at me with more of these bro!

jellocat25.bsky.social•78 days ago

This was so perfect and right on. Thank you for this conversation!

evolvegracefully.bsky.social•47 days ago

Awesome!
Thank You Jon Stewart
& Bernie Sanders
⚡️🙏⚡️🇺🇸⚡️
Much needed perspectives on #Value $$$
@weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social

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