Trish Wood
Trish Wood
Shahar Hameiri on C-19 and Ruling Elites
Shahar Hameiri on C-19 and Ruling Elites
Shahar Hameiri on C-19 and Ruling Elites
Saturday 25th September 2021
Discover how ruling elites shape western democracies and citizens' interests during the COVID crisis with Trish Wood and Shahar Hameiri.
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Get the buttons here!Shahar Hameiri: The Hidden Forces Shaping Our Democracies
If you think that any resistance to what is going on has to emanate from some kind of bigotry or xenophobia or racism, then that also gives you a licence to treat people and, if you like quote-unquote- punish them, for you know, treat them with disdain in a sense.
Ever felt like your vote doesn’t really matter? Trish Wood sits down with political economist Shahar Hameiri to dissect why western democracies often seem to work against the interests of their citizens. They dive into how political parties, despite their differing campaign promises, often end up aligning in ways that leave voters with fewer real choices.
This episode sheds light on the so-called meritocracy at the top of our institutions, which seems to remain in power regardless of election outcomes, and is often shielded by legacy media that shares the same cultural elite status. Hameiri brings a fresh perspective on the COVID crisis, explaining how a particular class of people has risen to authority, impacting how citizens' interests are represented.
They also touch on the decline of old money ethics, the influence of the post-left on societal analysis, and the erosion of trust in democratic processes. As Hameiri poignantly puts it,