Bernie’s Wild AI Plan Exposes Congress’ Bigger Failure

Bernie’s Wild AI Plan Exposes Congress’ Bigger Failure

June 3, 2026 · 4 min

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The episode discusses Bernie Sanders' proposal for public ownership in AI companies and the implications for Congress and society.

Send us Fan Mail Bernie Sanders is proposing a public ownership stake in major AI companies through a sovereign wealth fund. You can support that idea, oppose it, amend it, or reject it — but Congress cannot keep hiding from the biggest power question of our time. AI is already reshaping energy demand, water use, land use, labor markets, privacy, surveillance, education, copyright, public infrastructure, and local economies. The question is not just whether Bernie is right. The question is...

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