Show Notes
Anders talks to Yale professor Samuel Moyn about his new book "Gerontocracy: How the Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth—and What to Do About It"
But first, we discuss the passing of evil and (probably) gay Republican Senator, Lindsey Graham.
Samuel's book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374607647/gerontocracyinamerica/
Paid Protest Thursday: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-07-16T21:00:00
Jake's show w/Ron Placone: https://www.ronplacone.com/shows-1/2026/7/25/higystc9b3g64ar8hdyxqtwnvx90ll
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