Dr. Michael C. Anderson: Exposing Elite Control & America’s Counterfeit Democracy

02/05/2025 1h 38min Temporada 2025 Episodio 49

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Meet Dr. Michael C. Anderson, a historian, political analyst, and author who has been writing about politics and democracy since 2005. With four published books and his upcoming fifth release in September 2024, America’s Counterfeit Democracy: Rule of the Power Elite, Dr. Anderson explores the moral foundations of government and the dangers of elite control in American politics.Dr. Anderson’s research dives into the core issues threatening democracy today, including:⚖ Political morality—How our beliefs shape government decisions💰 The power elite’s influence—How wealthy families & corporations manipulate the system📺 Media control—How narratives are shaped to maintain elite dominance🏛 Lobbying & government infiltration—How elites place their representatives in power🤝 Tribalism & polarization—Why America struggles to find consensusAs a Ph.D. historian from Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Anderson applies historical analysis to uncover how past political systems can help us better understand today’s political gridlock and power struggles. His work is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the deeper forces shaping American democracy.Is American democracy truly for the people—or has it been hijacked by the elite?🔗 Learn more & explore Dr. Michael C. Anderson’s work: http://mikeandersonsbooks.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndersonMichaelauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeanderson848/X: https://x.com/MAndersonsblogSubstack: https://mikea0418.substack.com#MichaelAndersonPhD #CounterfeitDemocracy #PowerElite #PoliticalMorality #WealthAndPolitics #DemocracyInCrisis #GovernmentCorruption #EliteControl #PoliticalAnalysis #MediaManipulation #LobbyingInfluence #Polarization #WealthAndPower #WhoControlsAmerica

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