Stay Tuned with Preet Our Love-Hate Relationship with Billionaires (with Evan Osnos)
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Jun 5, 2025 
Evan Osnos, a New Yorker staff writer and author of 'The Haves and Have-Yachts,' dives into the lives of the ultrarich and the implications of American wealth disparity. He discusses how billionaires spark admiration and resentment, shaping cultural narratives and politics. The conversation highlights the disconnect between the wealthy elite and everyday Americans, revealing the arrogance that wealth can breed. Osnos also examines the paradox of wealth and influence, while adding humor to the serious implications of the ultra-rich on society.
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Americans' Love-Hate Wealth Paradox
- Americans are both cynical and aspirational about wealth simultaneously.
- Many want to be billionaires despite believing billionaires increase unfairness.
Smart Approach to Wealth Criticism
- Indiscriminate bashing of the wealthy can close off potential supporters.
- Focusing on fairness and closing loopholes appeals more broadly than categorical villainization.
Power of Political Authenticity
- Authenticity is crucial for political figures to connect with people on inequality.
- The Democratic Party struggles to find a genuine figure who represents fairness and opportunity.
