Why America has more billionaires than ever (From the archives)
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Why America has more billionaires than ever (From the archives)
Why America has more billionaires than ever (From the archives)
Apple News In Conversation
22 HOURS AGO
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This episode originally aired on July 10, 2025. Americans have a long history of obsession with the ultrarich, from Carnegie and Rockefeller to Bezos and Musk. And today, the gap between the rich and the poor is bigger than ever as the billionaire class ...
Highlights
Highlights
This podcast explores the staggering rise of wealth inequality in modern America, examining how the ultra-wealthy live, the legal tools they use to protect their fortunes, and the profound political influence they wield. The conversation delves into the cultural obsession with billionaires and the fading promise of the American dream.
Chapters
Chapters
A New Gilded Age: How Jeff Bezos's Wedding Exposes America's Extreme Wealth Gap
00:00Are We Worse Off Than the Pharaohs? The Fading American Dream for Millennials and Gen Z
03:22Inside the Superyacht Arms Race: Cryo Saunas, Remote Surgery, and CEO Pay at 350-to-1
06:26Why Only 'Morons' Pay Estate Taxes: Lessons from Rockefeller and Carnegie on Wealth Distribution
12:48From Civil to Sultanistic Oligarchy: How Billionaire Money is Distorting Democracy and Policy
19:29Transcript
Transcript
Shumita Basu: Hey there, it's Shumita here. I am still out on parental leave, but wanted to bring you this episode from our archives. It's a fascinating look at the ever-growing ultrarich class in America. I hope you enjoy it. This is In Conversation from ...
