Oligarchs - If You Don’t Know, Now You Know | The Daily Show

Oligarchs didn’t start the war in Ukraine, so why are they being targeted by sanctions? Trevor discusses these billionaires’ connections to Vladimir Putin and their global influence. #IYDKNYK #DailyShow

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[TerryVogelaar]

"Oligarchs" are not just Russian billionaires. The Greek word means: "the few who rule (over the many)". Every country where lobbyists are allowed to negotiate with chosen leaders has oligarchs. Lobbyists speak on behalf of big corporations and they ruin democracy and capitalism. Democracy requires that each citizen has an equal say in elections. And capitalism relies upon equal opportunities for competition. If we allow the game to be rigged in favour of those who can afford to lobby, we are no longer a capitalist democracy.

[SolinoOruki]

Lol it's hilarious how billionaires controlling the politics in Russia are called Oligarchs but in America they're called "entrepreneurs" and "job creators".

[vastadmist]

I loved how Roy was spitting facts... Everything he said about the evading tax and running up the real estate market defines America

[jimmyjimmyjohnson]

"Oligarch is a fancy word for super rich billionaires IN RUSSIA"
Well here in the US we certainly have billionaires influencing our government I assume much more than in Russia.

[usnasi]

"My food has no flavour", two days later they took over India. I wish someone has summarized it for me like this when I was slaving over pages and pages of history books in school.

[lindabb]

In London, Paris, and Amsterdam where my family lives, the real estate market is suddenly flooded with listing for apartments over 1 million euros/pounds. Interesting how those countries sheltered those criminals, rationalizing abuse.

[rawrbeez]

“Putin’s Chef” isn’t just a chef. He needs a full episode. He is also an assassin and a war criminal. Like the worst kind of war criminal. Makes Eddie Gallagher look like a teddy bear.

[karlawade]

Trevor, there are plenty of oligarchs right here in the USA, too. In fact, they exist all over the world. That needs to be talked about. Everyone needs to be aware of this reality and how these oligarchs manipulate the rest of us.

[michaelclark]

Would be cool if we did this to the american oligarchs and all the corporations.

[fabiensf]

I'm surprised that you didn't mention anything about oligarchs buying EU passports to evade sanctions

[ryanlostak]

I HAVE INCURRED SO MUCH LOSSES TRADING ON MY OWN...I TRADE WELL ON DEMO BUT I THINK THE REAL MARKET IS MANIPULATED... CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT OR AT LEAST TELL ME WHAT I'M DOING WRONG ?

[carlaldric]

Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. The stock market has plenty of opportunities to earn a decent payouts, with the right skills and proper understanding of how the market works.

[jakobsievers]

The "innocent children" bit was hilarious and hit the nail right on the head!🤣

[leslieviljoen]

"It's a name for super-rich billionaires in Russia". Come on Trevor, an oligarch is a very rich businessman with a lot of political influence. You have plenty of those in America too!

[Neater_profile]

I LOVE Trevor Noah because his show is always so well educated and well informed and manages to captivate the concept of the situation very well. We actually learn something from watching him.

[avalangrin]

I wish America would go after their own oligarchs (example: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk) by having them pay their fair share of taxes. 🤨🤨🤨🤨.

[monaldesai]

Thank you Trevor. Getting my news here...as your comedy makes the world news an easier pill to swallow!

[jedison]

I hope they cover the US oligarch sometime soon

[brianblais]

I LOVED the " My food has no flavor..." joke!! Great thoughtful, interesting, & funny material!!

[ELI-]

Waiting for your video on US-American oligarchs. They deserve some of this free exposure too, with all they've done to make us feel like Roy here ;)