Exploding Dynastic Wealth is a Threat to America’s Economic and Governmental System; Also, Understanding and Appreciating Free Speech Following Navalny’s Demise in Russia

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the extent to which America’s extreme and increasingly sticky concentration of wealth in its billionaire class may put its market economy and representative democracy in peril (1:23).  The guys also discuss the concept of freedom of speech in the US in light of the tragic story of Alexei Navalny in Russia (42:04).

Where do billionaires come from? Mom and Dad. (Vox)

The Estate Tax is Irrelevant to More Than 99 Percent of Americans (ITEP.org)

What is the national deficit? (Treasury.gov)

What is the national debt? (Treasury.gov)

Putin foe Alexei Navalny dies in jail, West holds Russia responsible (Reuters)

Nerve agents, poison and window falls. Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed over the years (AP News)

Trump Calls Himself ‘Political Dissident’ At CPAC Speech After Navalny Comparison (Forbes)

First Amendment - Constitution of the United States (Congress.gov)