# Ep 378 | Trial by Fire No. 4: The Wealth Gap

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Podcast: [Economic War Room](https://stenobird.com/podcast/economic-war-room-5268395)
Published: 2026-01-08T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Kevin Freeman connects soaring debt, fiat money, and financialization to America’s widening wealth gap, tracing its roots back to 1971. He outlines how cronyism, big government, and global power blocs exacerbate inequality and destabilize society. Historical case studies show why socialist “solutions” entrench elites while harming the middle and working classes. Actionable remedies focus on smaller government, true free markets, and honest money anchored to tangible value.

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