David Aaronovitch on unaccountable power in America

This week, Ellen is joined by journalist David Aaronovitch, who warns about the extreme wealth and unaccountable power of America’s new elite. From John D Rockefeller to Jeff Bezos, David explores the parallels between the “robber barons” of the late 19th century and today’s tech titans. He argues that the US is experiencing a second Gilded Age, in which the elite enjoy lavish lifestyles—as well as unchecked power and influence. David also discusses Jeff Bezos’s wedding, the Amazon-produced Melania film, and Donald Trump’s relationship with tech CEOs. In a post-Epstein era, are there means to check this power? And what happens if we can’t? To read David Aaronovitch’s cover essay of the latest magazine, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on Mar 4, 2026.

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