The MeidasTouch Podcast Ben Meiselas and Anand Giridharadas on Fearless Reporting
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Mar 6, 2025 
In this enlightening conversation, bestselling author and journalist Anand Giridharadas dives into the dangers of oligarchy and the overpowering influence of billionaires on democracy. He discusses the crisis in journalism, emphasizing the necessity for fearless reporting and accountability. Anand critiques the illusion of capitalism, revealing how it perpetuates wealth disparities. He also examines the idolization of billionaires and calls for grassroots activism to challenge the status quo. A must-listen for anyone passionate about democracy and justice!
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Billionaires' Power
- Billionaires maintain power not just through wealth, but by cultivating an aura of heroism.
- This allows them to influence public perception and policy, even among those who share their goals.
French Billionaires
- In France, billionaires do not shape education policy, highlighting a cultural difference.
- The French public doesn't connect business success with policy expertise, unlike in the US.
Wealth and Influence
- A venture capitalist in China and the US noted a key difference: only in the US do his views on public policy matter because he is rich.
- This highlights how wealth equates to political influence in America.
