Billionaire: Deconstructing the Wealth Fantasy with Michael Mechanic, Author

Is extreme wealth the ultimate achievement or maybe not all it is cracked up to be?  This week, we have a chat with author Michael Mechanic, whose book Jackpot: How the Super-Rich Really Live—and How Their Wealth Harms Us All pulls back the curtain on the billionaire class. We dive into the fascinating (and often shocking) ways the ultra-wealthy spend, hoard, and sometimes wield their money for good—or for not-so-good. 💰 From philanthropy to power plays, what does billionaire wealth really mean for society? **** You can find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.harrisandwalker.com.   Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Harris and Walker. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Join the At Home and Abroad After Party! Exclusive content, unheard interviews, Walker's best outtakes and bonus episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/at-home-and-abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.