You Didn’t Build It: Ro Khanna’s Wealth Tax Fantasy

Right Now Hot Takes · Oct 28, 2026 · 6m

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Jim Rand breaks down Democrat Ro Khanna’s claim that Silicon Valley founders “didn’t build this money yourself” while defending California’s one-time 5% billionaire wealth tax. With midterms days away, the episode shows why good intentions on redistribution fail in practice, how incentives actually create opportunity for young adults, and why Milton Friedman’s free-market lessons still beat envy politics. 🗣️ Check out other great shows! 🎙️ **The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings** A…