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Gilded Age 2.0?

The Indicator from Planet Money

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Echoes of the Gilded Age

This chapter explores the similarities between the Gilded Age and today's society, focusing on the influence of wealth on politics and the ongoing issues of income inequality. It highlights historical and contemporary examples of powerful figures shaping policy and advocates for reform movements to address these persistent challenges.

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