From CBS News
Is America in a New Gilded Age? Wealth, Power, and Democracy
When tech billionaires were given a front row-seat at the latest presidential inauguration — and the world’s richest man gained unprecedented power over federal agencies — questions about the growing influence of today’s tycoons took center stage. Is America in a new Gilded Age, or is this just the latest chapter in its struggle to balance wealth, power and democracy?
[Executive Fellow Merici Vinton appears at ~31 minutes.]
Merici Vinton is an executive fellow in applied technology policy. She also served as the U.S. Digital Service, White House and senior advisor to the Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service.
