Billionaires Don't Want You to Hear This ft. Ro Khanna | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 69
Billionaires Don't Want You to Hear This ft. Ro Khanna | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 69  
Podcast: Conversate with Killer Mike
Published On: Mon Oct 26 2026
Description: Should billionaires pay more taxes, or is America punishing the very people creating its wealth? On this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Killer Mike sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna for a candid conversation about billionaire taxes, political influence, economic inequality, and the future of wealth in America. At the center of the discussion is California's proposed one time 5% billionaire tax, a controversial measure intended to help protect healthcare funding for millions of Californians. Khanna explains why he supports the proposal, challenges Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition, and questions the influence of billionaire donors on the Democratic Party. But Killer Mike isn't interested in simply taxing the wealthy. As an entrepreneur and business owner, he challenges Khanna on the effectiveness of government spending, the importance of building generational wealth, and whether higher taxes could discourage the very economic opportunities Black Americans have historically been denied. The conversation takes a sharp turn toward Elon Musk, as Khanna discusses his personal history with the billionaire, his criticism of Musk's political involvement, and the growing influence of Silicon Valley on American democracy. They also explore Bernie Sanders' economic philosophy, the failures of corporate Democrats, and whether moral capitalism can balance individual success with collective responsibility. Beyond politics, Killer Mike and Khanna examine the racial wealth gap, the importance of Black land ownership, investment in HBCUs, access to venture capital, and the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence presents for working class communities. Their conversation connects the economic struggles of today to the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi, and the Black Panther Party. From California's billionaire tax battle to the economic future of Atlanta and Black America, this is a conversation about who controls wealth, who benefits from it, and what responsibility comes with financial success. Can America build a system where entrepreneurs thrive, billionaires contribute, and working families have a genuine opportunity to build lasting wealth? Watch, listen, and join the conversation. Connect with Congressman Ro Khanna: Official Website: https://khanna.house.gov/ Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike for unfiltered conversations about politics, culture, hip hop, business, and the issues shaping our communities. #KillerMike #RoKhanna #BillionaireTax #ElonMusk #GavinNewsom #BlackWealth #ConversateWithKillerMike Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices