The Gilded Age of America: Wealth, Corruption, and Change

Everything with Everett

EpisodeMar 19, 202510m

The Gilded Age of America: Wealth, Corruption, and Change

Everything with Everett

EpisodeMar 19, 202510m

The Gilded Age (roughly 1877–1898) was a period of rapid economic growth, industrialization, and wealth accumulation in the United States. It was named after The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873), a novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner, which satirized the era’s materialism and deep social inequalities. Beneath the glittering surface of prosperity lay significant political corruption, poverty, and labor struggles. Read More: The Gilded Age of America: Wealth, Corruption, and Change Send us a textSupport the show

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Everything with Everett is a podcast hosted by Everett McConnaughey that explores a wide range of topics aimed at fostering understanding and societal improvement. Launched in 2020, the show covers everything from politics and current events to personal well-being, history, and cultural discussions. Recent episodes have tackled subjects like ranked-choice voting, logical fallacies, the impact of AI in decision-making, and deep dives into historical figures and events. With a mix of analytical insights and engaging storytelling, the podcast appeals to listeners interested in broadening their knowledge on diverse and thought-provoking topics

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