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Democrat Ro Khanna’s 2028 pitch: tax the rich, regulate tech | NPR's Newsmakers

August 13, 2026·45 min·6-min readconversationalnews
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In a wide-ranging interview on NPR's Newsmakers, Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) outlines a bold progressive vision for the Democratic Party ahead of the 2028 presidential election, advocating for a 'Next New Deal' to address economic inequality, industrial decline, and political corruption.

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