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Louis is joined by Gary Stevenson to discuss his Mormon upbringing, economic views, and the potential impact of a wealth tax.

Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by author, YouTuber and inequality economist Gary Stevenson. Gary tells Louis about growing up in a Mormon family, his disagreement with Rory Stewart, and why he thinks a wealth tax could solve financial inequality.  Please note this episode was recorded before Gary announced he was stepping back from his YouTube channel.    Warnings: Strong language.     Links/Attachments:    Documentary: How to Get Filthy Rich with Gary Stevenson (2026) - Channel 4  https://www.channel4.com/programmes/how-to-get-filthy-rich-with-gary-stevenson     Book: The Trading Game, Gary Stevenson (2024)   https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455809/the-trading-game-by-stevenson-gary/9781802062731    Podcast: The Rest is Politics: 144. Gary Stevenson: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Millionaire Trader (2025)  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vfmQmoA9frvGh5aRQvZLi     Book: Politics on the Edge, Rory Stewart (2024)&nbsp…

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Host: Louis Theroux

Guest: Gary Stevenson

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Books & works: How to Get Filthy Rich with Gary Stevenson, The Trading Game, Politics on the Edge, That Mitchell and Webb Look, Gary Stevenson may have been Citi’s most profitable trader… in developed market foreign exchange

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