STREAM OUR 2025 EXPERT TOWN HALL EVENT HERE
Relive our Expert Town Hall, as various thought leaders, journalists, advocates, and policymakers came together to confront our current state, and how we must fight back against the “broligarchy.”
ABOUT THE EVENT
In a moment of unprecedented economic inequity, democratic erosion and ascendant authoritarianism – Patriotic Millionaires’ “How to Beat the Broligarchs: An Expert Town Hall” will bring together thought leaders, journalists, advocates, and policymakers, to discuss and reflect on how we got here – and more importantly – how we fight back. Across six urgent and unflinching sessions, this conference will explore the historic tensions between capitalism and democracy, examine how unchecked wealth has captured our political and judicial systems, and trace the global authoritarian playbook that threatens to reshape our world. We will hold to account the “broligarchs” who are working to pull the strings of the government towards their interests at the expense of the American people, unpack the psychology of extreme wealth, and ultimately, amplify the ideas and people who can take us forward. This forum will confront the dead ideas, outdated political choices, and failed leaders who have led us astray, and are still fighting in ways that fall far short of the strength needed in this urgent moment. Join us for this bold and powerful call to action to reclaim democratic capitalism and forge a prosperous, equitable and just future.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
STEPHANIE KELTON
Economist and Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Stonybrook University
HELAINE OLEN
Managing Editor at Economic Liberties and a contributing columnist for MSNBC
ELIZABETH PANCOTTI
Managing Director of Policy and Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative
DONALD SHERMAN
Executive Director and Chief Counsel of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
DAMON SILVERS
Senior Advisor to the American Federation of Teachers and to the AFL-CIO
