We Can Do Hard Things WHY ARE BILLIONAIRES?!?: You’re Not Gonna Believe This B.S. with Amanda & Anand Giridharadas
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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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The Story That Justifies Power
- Every ruling class invents a story that makes inequality seem natural and justifiable.
- Anand Giridharadas says modern elites craft narratives to secure consent from those they dominate.
Meritocracy Masks Manufactured Advantage
- Modern elites sell meritocratic brilliance as the reason for extreme wealth.
- Anand argues this narrative masks policy choices and structural advantages that create billionaires.
Philanthropy As A Shield Against Reform
- Billionaires position themselves as the only agents who can deliver social change.
- Anand Giridharadas explains elites use philanthropy to argue that taxing or regulating them would harm the poor.
