The Independent Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont has become one of the most influential

figures in American politics over his 30-plus years in Congress.

He's built a following of millions on social media and attracted tens of thousands of supporters

to his presidential campaign speeches, and he's the longest-serving independent in Congress.

While the Senator has established himself as a progressive leader opposed to war and

advancing civil rights, one key theme has driven his political career.

The wealthiest 1% of our population has seen a 122% increase in their real income.

We are taking on the corporate establishment.

And a government which works for all of us, not just the 1%.

Senator Sanders is out with a new book all about this passion.

It's called, it's okay to be angry about capitalism.

And the topic is already striking a chord with many of you.

Hi, my name is Kustian Bartolo.

I'm from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

I think he brings up a great point with just the title, so K2 being her precarious.

Climate change, economy being the way it is right now.

We're in inflation, people not being able to afford health care bills today.

It's all a direct result, capital.

Kustian, thanks for that message.

After the break, Senator Sanders joins us to talk about his book, Social Security, Medicare,

and What Is Political Future Might Hold.

I'm Jen White.

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