About this season
This documentary series profiles members of the social and business elite who use their outsized influence to manipulate the world around them.
Episodes (4)
1. Teflon Elon
Aired 6 August 2023 • 59 min
Regarded by his legions of fans as a genius on a mission to save the planet, this one-hour episode focuses on the cult of personality surrounding Elon Musk, as his outlandish predictions propelled him to become the richest man in the world.
2. The Miseducation of Betsy Devos
Aired 13 August 2023 • 53 min
As the richest presidential cabinet member in American history, Betsy DeVos is estimated to be worth well over $5 billion. As Secretary of Education, she denied federal debt relief to thousands of defrauded students. How will she use her money next?
3. American Buyout
Aired 20 August 2023 • 53 min
Stephen Schwarzman, the "King of Private Equity," and his company the Blackstone Group bought thousands of foreclosed homes while lobbying against protections for renters, making billions by commodifying basic human rights.
4. Who's Afraid of Peter Thiel
Aired 28 August 2023 • 51 min
Peter Thiel backed some of the largest tech companies in the world. After conquering Silicon Valley, Thiel set out to achieve real power. Throwing his weight behind a roster of far-right politicians, Thiel's influence will be felt for generations.