'Affordability,' and the repercussions of the increasing global wealth gap
Nov 09, 2025•8 min
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Episode description
‘Affordability’ was the word that resonated across America during elections last week, reflecting voters’ demand for elected officials to address the rising cost of living. But the wealth gap in America and globally is increasing. Nobel-prize winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz talks about the repercussions for democracies worldwide.
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It was edited by Ahmad Damen.
Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
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