Jacqueline Maley

Jacqueline Maley, a senior columnist at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, delves into the opulent wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. She describes it as a turning point into 'The Age of Vulgarity,' contrasting it against the era of 'quiet luxury.' The podcast discusses public reactions to the extravagant event, reflecting on wealth inequality and modern capitalism. Maley also connects this cultural shift to political decorum and the influence of tech billionaires, raising concerns about power dynamics and societal norms.