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Ferdinand Lundberg discusses his book "The rich and the super rich"

BROADCAST: 1967 | DURATION: 00:47:50

Synopsis

Ferdinand Lundberg discusses his book "The rich and the super-rich" and the current state of wealth distribution and political, cultural, and social power in the United States. Topics of discussion include inherited wealth, the wealthy “Eastern Establishment” families compared to wealthy families in the American southwest, wealth and crime, and corporations. Studs reads an excerpt from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story “The Rich Boy” at the beginning of the program and an excerpt of an interview Studs conducted with a man who comments on his ability to get rich.

Details

Broadcast Date
1967

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
47 minutes, 50 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting American History & Politics

People

Social Reformers Authors, Writers

Tags

Lundberg, Ferdinand, 1902---Interviews Lundberg, Ferdinand. Rich and the super rich. Authors, American--Interviews Rich people Audiotapes. Radio programs. Lundberg, Ferdinand,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott), 1896-1940 Wealth inequality Getty, J. Paul (Jean Paul), 1892-1976 Inheritance Heirs Inheritors Trusts and trustees Trust fund United States Federal Reserve Land, Edwin H., 1909-1991 Armstrong, Edwin H. (Edwin Howard), 1890-1954 Inventors Corporate wealth Military-industrial complex Oil companies Taxes Gun control National Rifle Association of America (NRA) Lobbyists White-collar crime Sutherland, Edwin Hardin, 1883-1950 Corporations Inheritance

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