Josh On speaks in this session recorded at Socialism 2023. As much as they would like to deny it, there is a ruling class. This talk will examine the questions of why some people have more power to make important decisions that affect us all, who they are and how they rule today. It will provide an analysis of the structural relations that cement their rule - the market and the state. Learn more about the Socialism Conference at www.socialismconference.org. Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow Haymarket on Soundcloud for regular event recordings, book talks, political analyses and poetry readings: soundcloud.com/haymarketbooks