Bonfire of the Vanities

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by Tom Wolfe · 1987

Tom Wolfe’s 1987 novel follows Sherman McCoy, a wealthy bond trader, whose life unravels after a car accident in New York City. The story examines ambition, racism, social class, politics, media, and greed in 1980s Manhattan through the intersecting perspectives of McCoy, prosecutor Larry Kramer, and journalist Peter Fallow.

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The Rich Roll Podcast
Empathy becomes a radical tool against polarization
The conversation examines how societies dehumanize people across political, racial, and class divides—and whether curiosity can widen belonging without weakening moral principles.
Oct 5, 2026 · 2h 13m

1 episode featuring Bonfire of the Vanities

Empathy becomes a radical tool against polarization