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Billionaire: Deconstructing the Wealth Fantasy with Michael Mechanic, Author
Is extreme wealth the ultimate achievement or maybe not all it is cracked up to be?
This week, we have a chat with author Michael Mechanic, whose book Jackpot: How the Super-Rich Really Live—and How Their Wealth Harms Us All pulls back the curtain on the billionaire class.
We dive into the fascinating (and often shocking) ways the ultra-wealthy spend, hoard, and sometimes wield their money for good—or for not-so-good. 💰
From philanthropy to power plays, what does billionaire wealth really mean for society?
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