Is America an Oligarchy? Power, Wealth & The Rise of the Elite | 1x61

In this episode of *While We Were Distracted*, we dive deep into C. Wright Mills' groundbreaking work, *The Power Elite*, and explore his revelations about America’s power structure. Are we living in an oligarchy where corporate, military, and political elites control national policy? Mills warned of a society where power is concentrated among a few, influencing everything from media to education, creating a “mass society” that’s easily manipulated.

We unpack Mills’ analysis of America’s "permanent war economy," the fusion of corporate and military interests, and the chilling concept of "higher immorality" among leaders. Join us as we uncover how this system continues to shape the U.S. and ask the crucial question: can we resist the influence of these elites?

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