Tom Steyer Vows to Challenge Corporate Power and Protect Workers from AI

About this episode

Tom Steyer discusses his campaign for governor and his commitment to challenge corporate power and protect workers from AI.

Democratic activist and billionaire investor Tom Steyer has won support from progressives in his bid for governor. Although critics have questioned whether his tremendous wealth distances him from the concerns of everyday Californians, Steyer argues he has the independence to take on utilities and oil companies. Earlier this week, Steyer took questions from a live audience at a KQED town hall moderated by Guy Marzorati. For more information on the races and ballot measures in California’s June 2 primary election, check out ⁠KQED’s Voter Guide⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Guy Marzorati

Guest: Tom Steyer

Topics covered

• corporate power
• AI
• workers' rights
• California politics
• governor race
• progressive activism

Keywords

• Tom Steyer
• California governor
• corporate power
• AI
• workers' rights
• progressives
• KQED town hall

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KQED

Places: California

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