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Sen. Bernie Sanders - Harnessing Energy From "No Kings" Rally to "Fight Oligarchy" | The Daily Show

2025-10-21 Comedy
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Senator Bernie Sanders: Fighting Oligarchy and Defining the Democratic Vision

Harness grassroots energy to force systemic change by demanding universal healthcare, tackling corporate power, and setting a clear political vision beyond reacting to authoritarianism.

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  • Mobilize the energy evident in the national "No Kings" rallies to create a bottom-up political revolution, not a top-down replacement.
  • Democrats must adopt a clear vision for the future, focusing on guaranteeing healthcare, building affordable housing, and reforming campaign finance.
  • Donald Trump has paradoxically embraced certain populist, interventionist policies typically associated with socialist agendas.
  • The fundamental problem is that oligarchs and corporate interests currently regulate the government, not vice versa.

This discussion analyzes how to channel massive public energy—seen in large-scale national protests—into concrete legislative goals. Sanders argues that the Democratic Party struggles to articulate a bold vision, often fearing actions that contradict corporate donors, despite evidence that public desire for change is high.

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“It’s got to be a bottom-on-up revolution, not a top-down.” Senator Bernie Sanders sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book, "Fight Oligarchy." They talk about harnessing the energy of the "No Kings" rallies to build a clear vision for the Democratic party, prioritizing universal healthcare and affordable housing expansion, how Trump has embraced some socialist policies, the danger of corporations and oligarchs regulating the government, and making AI work for working people. #DailyShow #BernieSanders #Healthcare #Trump Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

Top Comments (10)

@alex30425 2025-10-21

Remember, this was the candidate they called old during the 2016 and 2020 election. Yet he is more coherent and healthy than Trump or Biden.

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@erlandodk 2025-10-21

Not electing Bernie is the biggest mistake the US has ever made.

10.7k 397 replies
@jamesdaviddupre99 2025-10-21

Few people stand up for decades for what is just & equitable for all people. He is a national treasure.

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@morex981 2025-10-21

Bernie Sanders is a forefather for all Americans who come after us. We are honored by having him represent us in our Government. What other Senator works for EVERYONE in the Country? Not my Senator, Lisa M. It is our privilege have an opportunity to be part of Bernie's vision.

670 13 replies
@Trina-qy4it 2025-10-21

I know we've been saying for years we need younger leadership, but he is exactly what our country needs. He should have been the nominee years ago. He has heart, soul and ethics. He also is one of the best communicators around.

624 13 replies
@jefflambert8825 2025-10-21

Ive been with bernie since he was our mayor in burl vt and he has never sold out or wavered standing up for the working class. We need to listen. Finally

585 14 replies
@azzyishaunted 2025-10-21

I will always remember shaking Bernie's hand at his Warren rally years ago. He is so important, from civil rights to today. Thank you, Senator Bernie Sanders— the president of our hearts.

547 8 replies
@pamelasamuel13 2025-10-21

Bernie, a man with compassion and understanding humanity and decency

425 3 replies
@kylewoolard4512 2025-10-26

Having met Bernie twice, he’s exactly like this — to the point, endearingly grumpy, and honest. I love you Bernie!

207 3 replies
@danieltanner5804 2025-10-27

I would vote for Jon in a heartbeat. I’ll mourn the Sanders presidency that never happened for the next fifty years but I would vote for Jon Stewart in a heartbeat.

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