Matt Kennard | How Corporations Hijacked Democracy!

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyr... In this clip, investigative journalist Matt Kennard argues that the rise of figures like Donald Trump isn’t an accident but the logical outcome of decades of corporate capture. He explains how "Citizens United" transformed U.S. politics into what he calls “legalised corruption,” allowing billionaire donors and private interests to shape elections, policy, and public institutions. Kennard traces how companies like Palantir Technologies, backed early by the CIA, evolved from military intelligence contractors into political actors embedded inside government systems. Connecting the influence of tech billionaires like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk to the global shift toward authoritarian politics, Kennard argues that what many call populism is often the political consequence of corporate power hollowing out democracy, leaving media, governments, and even public services increasingly shaped by private interests. 👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #MattKennard #Palantir #Trump #USPolitics #UKPolitics #indipendentmedia #MiddleEast #news # #currentaffairs You can find Matt Kennard’s book Irregular Army here https://orbooks.com/catalog/irregular... AUDIO CREDITS Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François Guest: Matt Kennard Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi Producer: Nadège Bizimungu Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs Research: Constance Creswell, Martha Missingham Video Editor: Max Bubnov An MPWR Productions show. 👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations:    / @thetea_network   🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes. ❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law. This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised.