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Abdul El-Sayed: “This time around, people are recognizing that actually, we…”

Featuring: Abdul El-Sayed, Podcast Host, America Dissected | National

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Published | Video Starts at 02:15

You watch as they use their power to suppress our wages for the work that we have to do and to raise our prices for the things we have to buy. And I think This time around, people are recognizing that actually, we dealt with the symptom, but we didn't deal with the disease. And, you know, as a doctor, I'll tell you, if you only deal with the symptom and you don't deal with the disease, it comes back roaring worse. (02:15–02:21)

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Asserts that the public is now recognizing the need to address systemic issues, not just symptoms.

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