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A Nation Of Fake Rich People

Episode 257 · Oct 12, 2026 · 70 min

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In this week’s episode we discussed America’s debt crisis, the pressure to keep up with appearances, and the illusion of wealth in the age of Instagram and TikTok. From maxed-out credit cards to luxury lifestyles funded by debt, we talked about the difference between looking rich and actually having money. In a world where everyone looks rich on social media, who’s actually doing well financially?

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