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The Rise of America's Welfare Barons | Wacky Wednesday
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Text the show! Today's billionaires aren't just building companies—they're negotiating taxpayer-funded business plans before they break ground. Welcome to another Wacky Wednesday, where we examine one of the strangest shifts in modern capitalism: the rise of the Welfare Baron. Once upon a time, entrepreneurs risked their own money. Today, many of America's largest corporations begin negotiations by asking taxpayers to finance roads, utilities, tax abatements, infrastructure, and incentives b...