Some More News: Is America An Oligarchy?
Episode 51 min 3s

Some More News: Is America An Oligarchy?

Hi. On today's episode of Some More News, we look at how Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and a handful of tech billionaires became our digital landlords, why being online now means paying them rent, and what a bunch of Russian oligarchs might have to do with any of it.Hosted by Cody JohnstonExecutive Producer - Katy StollDirected by Will GordhWritten by Tom ReimannEdited by John ConwayProduced by Jonathan HarrisPost-Production Supervisor - John ConwayResearcher - Marco Siler-GonzalesGraphics by Clint DeNiscoHead Writer - David Christopher BellPATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenewsMERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.comYOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlj0IzjSnNoduQF0l3VGng/join#ElonMusk #markzuckerberg #AIPowerful cleaning performance without the bulky plastic jug. Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/morenewsFor a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at http://DRINKAG1.com/SMN. That’s http://DRINKAG1.com/SMNElevate your summer bedding. Go to https://quince.com/somemorenews for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/morenews – Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 50GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details.Pluto TV. Stream Now. Pay Never.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:44 - Is America An Oligarchy?3:07 - Is America a Technofeudalism?17:26 - Russia = Internet35:31 - Tech Billionaires Are Now Our Digital Landlords45:19 - People Are Pissed Off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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