Patrick Radden Keefe on parenting in the age of mega-wealth

About this episode

Reema discusses parenting and money with journalist Patrick Radden Keefe, focusing on his new book and the challenges of raising children in a wealthy society.

What do you do when your child’s ideas about money start to sharply diverge from your own? Reema is joined by journalist Patrick Radden Keefe to discuss his new book, “London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth.” Along the way they get into the thorny realities of parenting in a time when young people are aspiring to be like the ultra-wealthy. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok ! If you liked this episode, share it with a friend. And let us know what you think by emailing uncomfortable@marketplace.org or calling 347-RING-TIU. Support “This Is Uncomfortable” with your donation today: https://bit.ly/mkp_tiu_pod

People in this episode

Hosts: Reema, Marketplace

Guest: Patrick Radden Keefe

Topics covered

• parenting
• wealth
• money
• journalism
• family dynamics

Keywords

• parenting
• wealth
• money
• journalism
• family
• ultra-wealthy
• children's ideas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marketplace

Books & works: London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth

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