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Sharing Is Caring (Unless You’re Rich)
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Sharing Is Caring (Unless You’re Rich)

In this episode, I reflect on a moment with my toddler that reminded me of one of the earliest lessons we all learn: sharing is caring.

But while we expect our kids to embrace generosity and fairness, we seem to abandon those values as adults—especially when it comes to the ultra-wealthy and the powerful.

I explore how American society has shifted from a culture that promoted shared success—through taxes, unions, and worker protections—to one that rewards hoarding and punishes compassion.

We’ll talk about the historical tax system, the fall of labor unions, Reaganomics, and the propaganda that has convinced everyday people to defend billionaires they’ll never meet. And yes, we’ll talk about how all of this impacts what we teach the next generation



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