"When the people shall have nothing more to eat, they will eat the rich." In this episode of pplpod, we trace the explosive history of the controversial political slogan "Eat the Rich."

Join us as we explore the phrase's origins, commonly attributed to philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau during the French Revolution, and track its evolution into a modern rallying cry for anti-capitalism and wealth redistribution. We discuss how the slogan has been adopted by modern figures ranging from Elizabeth Warren to Amazon labor organizer Christian Smalls and UAW president Shawn Fain in the fight against wealth inequality.

Plus, we dive into the pop cultur ...