Examine the relationship between powerful corporate entities and power in America in this episode.
00:00 The Corporate Takeover
00:33 Retired General Dwight D. Eisenhower warned about the dangers of the military-industrial complex in his farewell address.
05:34 The video discusses the influence of defense contractors and the revolving door in the Department of Defense, as well as the power and secrecy of intelligence agencies.
10:27 The military-industrial complex has a powerful influence on American politics, particularly through campaign contributions to the Republican Party.
15:07 The video discusses the connection between corporatization, globalization, and the loss of sovereignty by some countries, highlighting how presidents and prime ministers court financiers and industrialists.
19:52 The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few has resulted in the majority of Americans having less economic and political power.
Who Rules America? takes a comprehensive look into the governing system of the United States of America and reveals the behind-the-scenes powers that rule the nation.
Director: Danny Schechter
