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Come to the Purple Couch Bookshop in #NorthAndover for my last stop on the #BurnedByBillionaires tour for a while!

Registered attendees will receive 10% off their copy of the book: eventbrite.com/e/author-eve...

#Inequality #BooksWorthReading #AuthorEvent

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I've loved meeting readers of #BurnedByBillionaires! This is our last public event for a while, so don't miss it if you're near North Andover MA.

RSVP & more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/author-eve.... Registered attendees will receive 10% off the book & I'll sign it!
#Inequality #BooksWorthReading

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Chuck Collins Author Talk Author Chuck Collins will discuss his latest book Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet. He is a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies...

Register here to save your spot! charltonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chu...

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Mark your calendars if you're near Western Mass! There are only a few chances left to chat with me about #BurnedByBillionaires on this book tour. On March 31, Charlton Library is hosting, and we'll have signed copies.

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The Pork Oligarchs of Iowa Have Local Politicians in Their Pockets Jeff and Deb Hansen spend hundreds of thousands to keep the state friendly to their business.

NEW: Jeff and Deb Hansen — the top pork industry power couple of Iowa — have discouraged regulation on the industry nationally by pouring their riches into local politics.

Oligarchs anywhere are a threat our collective safety. IPS scholar @chuck77.bsky.social in @thenation.com:

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It's tomorrow! Saturday March 7, from 11 am to 12 pm, I'll be at Toadstool Bookshop in Peterborough to talk about #BurnedByBillionaires. You won't want to miss this one. More info here: toadbooks.com/event/2026-0...

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Adios Kristi! Noem’s Long History of Lying to Protect the Powerful | Common Dreams Nearly a decade before she was the public face of DHS, Noem’s tall tales about the estate tax helped gut one of the few remaining checks on elite fortunes.

@chuck77.bsky.social Adios Kristi Noem. My article at @commondreams.org about her history of deception in service of the rich and powerful --starting with her attack on the estate tax.

www.commondreams.org/opinion/noem...

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FACT SHEET: How Much Is the War in Iran Costing American Taxpayers? - Institute for Policy Studies FACT SHEET: How Much Is the War in Iran Costing American Taxpayers?

NEW: The military systems that the U.S. sent to the Iran region in recent weeks ALONE cost us nearly $60 MILLION per day — just a fraction of the cost of this war.

That ~$60 million could cover Medicaid for 4 million Americans per day, or SNAP for 9.5 million.

From @nationalpriorities.bsky.social:

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"Chuck Collins has a way of articulating what we already know, how we're all paddling so hard and getting nowhere." Actor Patrick Zeller gave his iconic voice to the #BurnedByBillionaires' audiobook, and it's available wherever you get your audio literature! www.burnedbybillionaires.com

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#BurnedByBillionaires is available wherever you listen to audiobooks! So glad to have Patrick Zeller's voice on this. No need to support oligarchs; you can find it here: libro.fm/audiobooks/9...

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Make sure you RSVP to this one, it's going to be an exciting event!

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The work of @patrioticmillionaires.org directly challenges the almost-complete economic & societal takeover by the Billionaire class, and I'm honored that they've endorsed my new book #BurnedByBillionaires!
www.burnedbybillionaires.com
@patmillsuk.bsky.social @patmillscanada.bsky.social

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Billionaires and You - Aspire with Osha My podcast is all about connections – how art connects with nature which is essential for humanity.

How can we change the status quo & shift to a healthier, more prosperous system for everyone? If you're interested in art, nature, and #humanity, along with attainable economic redistribution, you'll love my convo on the podcast Aspire With Osha: oshahayden.com/podcast/bill... #Inequality

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The perils of billionaire capture YouTube video by Washington Monthly

Author @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social on the perils of "billionaire capture" and his book, Burned by Billionaires, for @washingtonmonthly.com

Watch the full interview with Chuck here: washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/07/c...

youtube.com/shorts/LuWua...

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Should Billionaires Exist? Author Chuck Collins argues that billionaires are a uniquely destructive force to the economy, democracy, and the planet.

Yes, billionaires are in fact an even bigger problem than you think. They're wrecking the planet and driving up your bills.

Author @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social makes the case against billionaires in this week's @washingtonmonthly.com podcast:

washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/07/c...

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Billionaire backlash is coming They own too much. They control too much. They're also wrecking the planet.

Billionaire backlash is coming.

Watch an excerpt from my conversation with @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social, author of "Burned by Billionaires" from @thenewpress.bsky.social, in this week's roundup @washingtonmonthly.com

open.substack.com/pub/washingt...

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Burned By Billionaires/What's Spiking Your Electric Bill? Ralph once again welcomes Chuck Collins, heir to the Oscar Meyer fortune and one of the founders of Patriotic Millionaires, to discuss his agenda for reform outlined in his new book BURNED BY BILLIONA...

Last week, PM Board Member Chuck Collins appeared on Ralph Nader’s show to discuss his new book, Burned by Billionaires.

If you want to learn more about all the ways billionaires are ruining our economy and planet, this interview is for you: www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/burned-by-...

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Today, billionaires decide where we live, what news we consume, and even what we eat.

They have too much power, and they need to be stopped.

Grab a copy of Patriotic Millionaire Chuck Collins’ new book, Burned by Billionaires, to learn more: www.chuckcollinswrites.com/copy-of-buy-...

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The First Year of Trump's Second Term Was Terrific—for US Billionaires | Common Dreams ​Over 2025, the combined wealth of all US billionaires climbed to $8.1 trillion, a 21% increase over 2025, up from $6.7 trillion exactly a year ago.

@chuck77.bsky.social

2025 was a very good year...for billionaires!

www.commondreams.org/opinion/2025...

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Inequality Unveiled: Chuck Collins on the Cost of Concentrated Wealth Podcast Episode · Hopeton Hay Podcasts · 12/17/2025 · 38m

I had a great conversation with Hopeton Hay from Diverse Voices Book Review about the impact of extreme wealth concentration on society!
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Put out the flames: www.burnedbybillionaires.com

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Burned By Billionaires/What's Spiking Your Electric Bill? Ralph once again welcomes Chuck Collins, heir to the Oscar Meyer fortune and one of the founders of Patriotic Millionaires, to discuss his agenda for reform outlined in his new book BURNED BY BILLIONA...

Talking with Ralph Nader about #burnedbybillionaires
www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/burned-by-...

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Should billionaires be abolished? It's great to hear celebs like Billie Eilish ask this question in front of the wealth hoarders themselves! We're all being #BurnedByBillionaires - let's talk about what we can do about it.

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Books and Films, 2025 — The Green Spotlight BOOKS Recently published books that you might want to check out, read, and/or share with others: The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why It Matters, by Christine Webb How Can I Help...

New Books and Films
incl. books by @christinewebb.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social @cberdik.bsky.social @davidenrich.bsky.social @matthewfacciani.bsky.social @brian-goldstone.bsky.social @milleridriss.bsky.social + Catherine Coleman Flowers, and others:

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Billionaires Are a National Disaster Chuck Collins on how income inequality undermines everyone’s quality of life—even the most wealthy.

"The good news is there are huge cracks in that system among money managers, the younger generation, & people with substantial wealth moving toward redistribution to heal the harms caused by wealth extraction."

I loved this interview with Julie Polter for @sojo.net: sojo.net/magazine/dec...

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CHUCK COLLINS – BURNED BY BILLIONAIRES: How Concentrated Wealth & Power Are Ruining Our Lives & Planet – Terrence McNally

What a treat to talk to Terrence McNally about www.burnedbybillionaires.com

aworldthatjustmightwork.com/2025/11/12297/

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The air traffic problem making your holiday travel even more miserable | CNN Business Even if you’re flying commercial for the holidays, private jets might be making your trip more expensive.

“If you’re standing in line for a commercial flight at Thanksgiving, you’re subsidizing private jet travelers,” said Chuck Collins @ips-dc.org told @cnn.com "We, the commercial plane travelers, are picking up the slack for the most luxurious type of travel. us.cnn.com/2025/11/21/b...

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“With brilliant insight & gripping prose, Chuck Collins tells like it is! You’ll jump out of your seat with clear vision and new energy for democracy with fairness for all.”
- Bestselling author @francesmoorelappe.bsky.social recommending my new book #BurnedByBillionaires (burnedbybillionaires.com)

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On Thurs. 11/13, the Center and Library for the Bible and Social Justice (clbsj.org) will host an online conversation between co-founder Ched Myers and me! We've both written prolifically on how folks are burned and fooled by billionaires and affluenza. Register in advance: clbsj.org/events/2025/...

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On Thursday, November 20 at 7 pm, I'll be coming to @odysseybks.bsky.social in Pioneer Valley MA to talk all things #BurnedbyBillionaires.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/chuck-coll...
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We're living in a hyper-extreme phase of inequality, made intentionally mysterious. burnedbybillionaires.com is here to de-mystify it! We'll continue this convo tomorrow (Wed 11/05) from 7 to 8:30 at @phoenixbooks.biz. Join us if you're near Burlington! Get tix here: phoenixbooks.biz/event/2025-1...

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