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Why Are Many Wealthy Americans Suddenly Calling To Be Taxed More?

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Billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad arrives for a groundbreaking ceremony for The Grand, a long-delayed massive development in downtown Los Angeles. (Richard Vogel/AP)
Billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad arrives for a groundbreaking ceremony for The Grand, a long-delayed massive development in downtown Los Angeles. (Richard Vogel/AP)

In a recent spate of op-eds, wealthy individuals like Eli Broad, Abigail Disney and others seem to be embracing the idea of a "wealth tax" to fight economic inequity. Here & Now's Robin Young talks with Anand Giridharadas (@AnandWrites), author of "Winners Take All," about that point of view.

This segment aired on July 1, 2019.

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