Bernie Sanders compares US 'oligarchy' to Russia

US Democratic senator Bernie Sanders spoke to Sophy Ridge on Sunday about how there is "more income and wealth inequality in his country than ever before".

He compared the US to Russia, claiming that his country is becoming an "oligarchy", adding "vast wealth inequality across the US means working class people are struggling to put food on the table".

He also said the American healthcare system is designed to "make billions for the insurance companies".

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[danhworth]

He is a gem. Changed the conversation in 2016 but he’d been saying it since the 70s

[flovv]

"Don't look at the people that really own the system"

[susandavis]

Now, he has me contemplating my political views. I'm a die-hard Republican, however I am very impressed with his views. He's articulate and consistent.

[nunoimatters]

This interview is like a breath of fresh air ...

[m.mayahi]

He's by far...the last TRUE voice of calm and reason in American politics..and should be protected at all costs..i love this man.❤

[bozach]

Sanders - a man with a soul, do hope he will be healthy and continue to serve, one of those rare lawmakers who genuinely cares for people.

[keltwondaglobal]

The only politician in my country I listen to. He truly cares about people, about human beings. It so sad that this evil world doesn’t care about humans who truly care about their wellbeing 😔

[sandywilson]

I am a Canadian , living in Eastern Ontario on the St. Lawrence River at Brockville . Bernie lives in Burlington Vermont , about one hundred miles east of my town . I think that living in Vermont , on the Canadian border has had an influence on Bernie as regards to our social safety net which is non existent in the States . Citizens there can lose all their savings and property due to medical debt because they had the misfortune to become ill or had someone in the family fall ill . What the hell is that ? If that doesn't sound like Orwell's ' Animal Farm ' where the 'Pigs ' are in control of everything , then what does ? A good interview by Sophy , who obviously likes Bernie and employed non of the usual attack dog tactics of the right wing media on him .

[IPuritiDeReaL]

Never knew sky news do these kind of interviews great interview

[renegadeoffunk]

As a dual UK/US citizen who knows everything about US politics and life, I was truly startled to move to the US last year and see the Market Concentration in each sector that Bernie speaks about. It really is true that it seems that in every sector, some 2-3 companies basically dominate about 60-80% of the market share leaving any sense of competition or price controls in rear view mirror. I'm a free market capitalist like anyone else but left unchecked there is no threshold they won't cross. I don't support Bernies policies but that doesn't mean that he's not right on the money on that one.

[deborahpartridge]

Bernie is absolutely amazing. Handled every question with ease - calmly and with class. As Bernie so thoughtfully explains, it is not radical at all to want workers to be paid fair wages, to fight inequality, provide health care and good education, to want peace in the world, fight hatred and protect the planet we live on! What is however, extremely radical, is to seek to undermine all of those things, as we see all the time with the radical right and billionaires that fund them. In other words, the real "radicals" are on the right, not the progressive left.

[Athanael]

Thanks for having him, we need to talk more about Taxes and the difference between taxing working class (income tax) Vs owner class / super rich (wealth tax).

[TreenaBeena]

The question about Scotland made me laugh. Lol. But good answer. I love Bernie and voted for him twice. I am definitely picking up a copy of his book!

[JanieGolden]

Wonderful interview! Bernie Sanders is such a great man that he cares about the people and the country deeply.

[timhanser]

The book will be an interesting read . I’ll get hold of a copy when I’m back in the uk . Top man . So straightforward.

[roshansampang]

We need more Bernie Sanders like politican. Thanks Sky for getting him and speak his mind in UK.

[garnetrose]

In America, Go Fund Me is a means for health care

[Nicho]

Great interview! If only the BBC could do the same.

[richjoyal]

Health care in the US is a shame. The life expectancy there is even lower than those in many developing countries.

[andyheavyside]

I love this guy. Talks so much sense and pulls this presenter to bits. Sky works for the millionaire and billionaire class and sky's only job is to help maintain the status quo