We Can Do Hard Things WHY ARE BILLIONAIRES?!?: You’re Not Gonna Believe This B.S. with Amanda & Anand Giridharadas
Jan 20, 2026
Join Anand Giridharadas, a political analyst and bestselling author, as he dives into the complex world of billionaires. He reveals the hidden rules of wealth accumulation and how public subsidies fuel their fortunes. Anand discusses lessons from the Epstein files, the myth of the 'billionaire savior,' and the dangers of division among the masses. He highlights the need for solidarity to challenge concentrated power and advocates for a just world where everyone can thrive. Get ready to rethink the narratives around wealth and inequality!
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What A Billion Really Means
- A billion is qualitatively different from a million and represents lifetimes of unspendable wealth.
- Amanda Doyle argues that billionaires hoard more wealth than any ethical system could justify.
Public Subsidies Behind Private Fortunes
- Billionaires often rely on public subsidies, contracts, and policies to amass wealth.
- Amanda Doyle shows how taxpayer money and low wages directly subsidize billionaire fortunes.
Productivity Gains Without Shared Wages
- Productivity rose while median wages stagnated, shifting gains to owners and executives.
- Anand Giridharadas highlights that workers create more value but receive less of it today.
