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The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight
NPRMonday, September 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to World.
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What happened
They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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NPR published: The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to World.
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