Tom McGrath, author of Triumph of the Yuppies, explores the rise of yuppies in 1980s America and their significant influence on modern politics. He discusses how their values of wealth and status, exemplified by characters like Patrick Bateman, shaped the Reagan era and laid the groundwork for today's political landscape, including the Trump phenomenon. The conversation also touches on the culture wars, the evolution of capitalism, and our ongoing struggle with systemic inequalities, revealing a complex legacy that still resonates.
