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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Big Issue with Billionaires

from It's Open with Ilana Glazer · host It's Open Podcast

Keeping it up during this break between seasons, we compiled some of our favorite moments from Season One of It’s Open and reorganized them around themes that have cropped up. Over and over again this year, we’ve discussed billionaires and the system that empowers their existence. People all over America (and the world, frankly) are suffering due to a lack of resources while a very small minority are hoarding wealth. Listen to our guests discuss the wealth issue. Featuring interviews with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ben McKenzie, James Talarico, and Joanne McNally.Go to groundnews.com/open to get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan and unlock worldwide perspectives on the stories shaping our world. Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Finder: https://www.benjerry.com/flavorsHost: Ilana GlazerProducers: Amanda Jane Stern, David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis MeagherVideo Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise NessrallaAudio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian, Rebecca O’NeillLighting Director: Kevin DemingEditor: Tovah LeibowitzGraphics: Raymo VenturaOutro Music: Don HurAll Things It’s Open: linktr.ee/itsopenpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsopenpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsopenpod

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Keeping it up during this break between seasons, we compiled some of our favorite moments from Season One of It’s Open and reorganized them around themes that have cropped up. Over and over again this year, we’ve discussed billionaires and the system that empowers their existence. People all over America (and the world, frankly) are suffering due to a lack of resources while a very small minority are hoarding wealth. Listen to our guests discuss the wealth issue. Featuring interviews with Ale...

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