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Why "eat the rich" storylines are taking over TV and movies

by Kristin Schwab
Feb 15, 2023
Society's evolving views of the wealthy have brought dark humor to pop culture.
Jennifer Coolidge, seen here at "The White Lotus" season 2 premiere, became a fan favorite for her performance in the "eat-the-rich" series.
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Why are people rich?

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 2, 2017
The answer depends on what political party you belong to.
Money, money, money. Is hard work enough to get rich?
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The rich get richer, with no end in sight

by Noel King
Jan 19, 2015
The wealthiest 1% of people may soon control more than 50% of the world's wealth.
A McDonald's drive-through worker hands an order to a customer in San Francisco. 
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Do the wealthy think they're wealthy?

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 4, 2013
The tax code may put high earners in the top bracket, but they don't always agree that they are rich.
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Fiscal Cliff

Defining 'rich' before the fiscal cliff deadline

by Queena Kim
Dec 18, 2012
President Obama made a new offer to the Republicans yesterday in the fiscal cliff negotiations. The President said he’ll extend Bush era tax cuts for households making less than $400,000, he’d previously drawn the line at $250,000.
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Attitude Check

What Americans think about the rich

by Marketplace Contributor
May 10, 2012
Contrary to all the talk of the 1 percent and the 99 percent, Gallup polls reveal that Americans might not be so weary of the rich after all.
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Daily Pulse

Majority of Americans feel class conflict

by Joel Patterson
Jan 16, 2012
A new study out finds larger percentages of Americans are seeing conflicts between the haves and the have-nots.
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Final Note

Chase CEO: 'I don't get it'

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 7, 2011
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon rails against those bashing on the rich.
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