About this episode

The episode discusses the influence of oligarchs in the U.S. and features an interview with Casey Michel about his book on the subject.

The US feels increasingly controlled by oligarchs. But who controls them? Casey Michel joins Chris and Jarv to discuss his new book United States of Oligarchy: How America's Wealthiest Ally with Dictators, Weaken the U.S., and Destroy Democracy,  Buy United States of Oligarchy How America's Wealthiest Ally with Dictators, Weaken the U.S., and Destroy Democracy [https://uk.bookshop.org/a/13277/9781250430113]  through our affiliate bookshop and you’ll help fund American Friction by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too. [NOT FOR PATREON] Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/AmericanFriction Follow us on social media:  Bluesky Instagram TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones and Jacob Jarvis. Video and audio editor: Jade Bailey. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Jones, Jacob Jarvis

Guest: Casey Michel

Topics covered

• oligarchy
• politics
• democracy
• China
• wealth
• dictators

Keywords

• oligarchs
• America
• China
• democracy
• wealth
• dictators
• Casey Michel

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Friction, Podmasters

Books & works: United States of Oligarchy: How America's Wealthiest Ally with Dictators, Weaken the U.S., and Destroy Democracy

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