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Topic: Wealth and Influence

Wealth and influence can be powerful tools for driving social change, as exemplified by Mary Ellen Pleasant's use of her business success to aid the Underground Railroad and civil rights causes.

More on: Wealth and Influence

The podcast episodes highlight how the wealth and influence of individuals or families can shape the course of events, from funding civil rights causes to potentially evading criminal prosecution.

These stories illustrate how access to resources and connections can be leveraged to gain advantages in legal battles, media campaigns, and investigations, often at the expense of those without comparable means.

Across the episodes, the topic of 'Wealth and Influence' emerges as a common thread, exploring how disparities of power can impact the pursuit of equality, justice, and accountability.

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