# The Temple Is Rich. The Monks Are Poor (w/ Frank Dikötter) Members Only #336

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Podcast: [The Fifth Column](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fifth-column-1025117)
Published: 2026-07-24T11:03:13+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wethefifth.com/p/the-temple-is-rich-the-monks-are
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