Should There Be a Wealth Limit for Politicians? | Idea Knock Down | TED
What would it take to build a democracy that works for everyone? Communications strategist Sally Kohn and entrepreneur Jeff Maurer discuss the systems they think need rebuilding — and what people will need to truly thrive within them. They debate whether politicians should face a wealth limit, what success should mean for those in office and whether the next generation will have more opportunities than the last. (This episode is part of “Idea Knock Down,” a series featuring experts with different perspectives taking on big questions — one block at a time.) (Recorded on June 12, 2026)
0:00 - Idea Knock Down
1:06 - Democracy for everyday people
1:26 - Wealth limit for politicians?
2:41 - The next generation
3:38 - What should we rebuild?
4:16 - Is authoritarianism winning?
5:07 - Overused word in politics?
6:15 - Hope for the future
7:33 - Is privacy still possible?
8:24 - A version of success with no losers
9:23 - What would you tell a 15-year-old?
10:03 - Mystery challenge
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