← The Ruling Class

Season 1

4 episodes · 2023

  1. 1Teflon Elon

    06 Aug 2023 · 59 min

    Regarded by his legions of fans as a genius on a mission to save the planet, this one-hour episode focuses on the cult of personality surrounding Elon Musk, as his outlandish predictions propelled him to become the richest man in the world.

  2. 2The Miseducation of Betsy Devos

    13 Aug 2023 · 53 min

    As the richest presidential cabinet member in American history, Betsy DeVos is estimated to be worth well over $5 billion. As Secretary of Education, she denied federal debt relief to thousands of defrauded students. How will she use her money next?

  3. 3American Buyout

    20 Aug 2023 · 53 min

    Stephen Schwarzman, the "King of Private Equity," and his company the Blackstone Group bought thousands of foreclosed homes while lobbying against protections for renters, making billions by commodifying basic human rights.

  4. 4Who's Afraid of Peter Thiel

    28 Aug 2023 · 51 min

    Peter Thiel backed some of the largest tech companies in the world. After conquering Silicon Valley, Thiel set out to achieve real power. Throwing his weight behind a roster of far-right politicians, Thiel's influence will be felt for generations.