Hammer Time Episode #6 - "Who will protect us from our Politicians?" featuring Doomberg

"Hammer Time" with Ralph Schoellhammer

Ralph Schoellhammer examines the accountability of politicians and argues for the necessity of mechanisms to ensure they serve the public's interest, rather than their own.

For the full conversation with Doomberg, jump over to Brussels Signal , where it will be uploaded on Monday, August 19th.

Key Takeaways:

The episode questions the effectiveness of current systems in holding politicians accountable for their actions.

Schoellhammer discusses several historical and contemporary examples of political corruption and abuse of power.

The importance of public engagement and advocacy in political processes is emphasized.

The potential role of technology and social media in increasing transparency and oversight is explored.

The host urges viewers to think critically about the political system and their role within it, advocating for active participation.

Discussion includes the impact of populism on political accountability and citizen trust.

Conclusion stresses the need for ongoing dialogue about political structure and reform to protect democratic values.

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