Habari Live
Habari Live
Damon Ellison
Billionaires BOUGHT the Election – Now Americans Pay the Price
2 hour 6 minutes Posted Jan 18, 2026 at 4:01 pm.
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On this powerful two-hour edition of **Habari Live Podcast**, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan break down the forces shaping America today. We examine how billionaires spent a historic **$2.6 billion** to influence the 2024 election—and how ordinary Americans are now paying the price. From the impact of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision to the growing dominance of ultra-wealthy donors, we explore whether democracy itself has been put up for sale.We also dive into the troubling economic reality of 2025, where job growth slowed by **71%** compared to the previous year. What caused the slowdown? Who benefited, who lost, and what does it mean for working families? Damon and Iesha analyze the data, the politics behind it, and the long-term consequences for American workers.Plus, a hard-hitting discussion on Donald Trump’s health and the double standards surrounding cognitive fitness in politics. After years of right-wing attacks on President Biden’s age and mental sharpness, similar concerns about Trump are now being dismissed by the very same voices. We examine the facts, the behaviors being cited, and the hypocrisy in how these issues are covered.And don’t miss our **Clip Roundup**, where we react to the most revealing moments of the week—from JD Vance’s controversial comments to Stephen Miller’s claims about ICE immunity, international reactions to Trump’s foreign policy, and more.This is more than headlines—this is truth, context, and accountability.**Habari Live Podcast – News. Our Way.**