# The Rise of America's Welfare Barons | Wacky Wednesday

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Podcast: [Common Sense with Chad Law | Political Commentary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/common-sense-with-chad-law-political-commentary-4943048)
Published: 2026-07-02T20:00:00+00:00
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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...

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