Why Young Americans Are Rejecting Capitalism, and the Money Behind the Obesity Crisis

What you'll learn

• 1 (01:30) **The DSA Threat to Democrats** - Scott analyzes whether the Democratic Socialists of America pose a similar threat to the Democratic Party as Trumpism did to the GOP, using data on membership growth and primary victories.
• 2 (04:20) **Why Young People Flirt With Socialism** - Scott explains the generational appeal of socialism as a response to perceived failures of capitalism among voters under 40.
• 3 (06:18) **Generational Talent on the Left** - The DSA's most compelling spokespeople are outperforming centrist Democrats in rhetorical appeal, even if their policy reach is limited.
• 4 (07:18) **The Food Industry as an Untouchable** - Scott introduces the question of whether major food companies are as politically protected as the defense industry, and connects the obesity crisis to campaign finance.
• 5 (09:19) **The Science of Addiction** - Scott presents evidence that ultra-processed foods are engineered to cause overeating, not just poor nutrition.
• 6 (10:03) **Lobbying Power and the Big Tobacco Moment** - The food industry's political influence dwarfs that of tobacco, alcohol, and gaming, but San Francisco has just filed the first government lawsuit against them.
• 7 (10:53) **The Playbook and the Solution** - Scott outlines how food companies socialize costs while privatizing profits, and what needs to change.

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