The billionaire backlash | Cost of Living

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Today's tech billionaires are insanely rich in a way we've never seen before, and they're not shy about flaunting the power that comes with it. Now, the rise of this uber-wealthy class has some people asking: Should there even be billionaires? Plus, the financial complications of marrying in mid-life, and more on Donald Trump's tariff defeat. 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - The billionaire problem 12:01 - More middle-aged couples are marrying 16:35 - Trump's tariff defeat #costofliving #billionaire #money #podcast »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe to CBC News on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6MSjH9Bb63S9tbQa1Y Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»

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