# Why America's Elites Are So Out of Touch

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Podcast: [Hillsdale College Podcast Network Superfeed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hillsdale-college-podcast-network-superfeed-6092662)
Published: 2026-06-19T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-radio-free-hillsdale-hour/why-americas-elites-are-so-out-of-touch
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## Resource

Guests: Scott W. Rasmussen and Richard Samuelson Host Scot Bertram talks with Scott W. Rasmussen, legendary pollster and political analyst, about the character of American elites and his new book,  Out of Touch: The Elite One Percent and the Battle for America's Soul . And Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. campus, continues a series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This week, the lead-up to the Declaration of Independence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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