The $15 Trillion Wealth Truth

About this episode

John Hope Bryant explores the historical economic impacts of slavery on modern wealth in America.

In this  episode of Money and Wealth, John Hope Bryant breaks down the hidden economic engine behind slavery—and how it shaped modern wealth in America. This isn’t about blame, it’s about understanding the system. From the rise of “King Cotton” to the foundations of Wall Street, John connects history to today’s wealth gap and explains why ownership, financial literacy, and access to capital are the real keys to moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: John Hope Bryant

Topics covered

• wealth gap
• financial literacy
• ownership
• economic history
• slavery
• capital access

Keywords

• wealth
• slavery
• financial literacy
• capital
• economic history
• ownership
• wealth gap

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wall Street, King Cotton

Places: America

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