It’s not just Aileen Getty. Turns out, there’s a growing movement of ultra-wealthy fossil fuel heirs-turned-philanthropists who are trying to make up for their ancestors’ mistakes — and possibly pissing off their families in the process. But are their fortunes actually making a difference? And what, exactly, is an heir whisperer? As Ali and Sam get to know some of these heirs, the granddaughter of the once-wealthiest man in America comes over and shares her journey from heiress to activist.

Episode credits:

Hosted, reported and executive produced by Alessandra Ram and Samantha Oltman of Good Luck Media
With executive producers Adam McKay and Staci Roberts-Steele of Yellow Dot Studios
Producer: Hannah Chinn
Consulting Senior Producer: Rebecca Sananes
Audio Engineer: Erick Gomez
Original music: Daniel G. Harmann

If you want to check out Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor’s book, it’s called Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea.

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