S8 EP8: Gary Stevenson discusses his Mormon upbringing, sparring with Rory Stewart and why a wealth tax could save the economy

Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by author, YouTuber and inequality economist Gary Stevenson. Gary tells Louis about growing up in a Mormon family, his disagreement with Rory Stewart, and why he thinks a wealth tax could solve financial inequality.

Please note this episode was recorded before Gary announced he was stepping back from his YouTube channel.

Warnings: Strong language.

Links/Attachments:

Documentary: How to Get Filthy Rich with Gary Stevenson (2026) - Channel 4

channel4.com/programmes/how-to-get-filthy-rich…

Book: The Trading Game, Gary Stevenson (2024)

penguin.co.uk/books/455809/the-trading-game-by…

Podcast: The Rest is Politics: 144. Gary Stevenson: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Millionaire Trader (2025)

open.spotify.com/episode/5vfmQmoA9frvGh5aRQvZLi

Book: Politics on the Edge, Rory Stewart (2024)

penguin.co.uk/books/442034/politics-on-the-edg…

TV Show: That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006-2010) - Channel 4

youtube.com/watch?v=h242eDB84zY

Video: “I'm QUITTING!" Gary Stevenson vs Piers Morgan On Wealth, Economic Growth & Elon Musk (2026) - YouTube

youtube.com/watch?v=CLmFZBB3Apw

Article: Gary Stevenson may have been Citi’s most profitable trader… in developed market foreign exchange (2026) - Financial Times

ft.com/content/5c48b680-daf6-40d2-9522-ad997eb…

Video: How COVID-19 MAKES the Rich Richer - Gary EXPLAINS the theory (2020)

youtube.com/watch?v=EiblHqbpXHs

Article: The Sunday Times Rich List (2026)

thetimes.com/sunday-times-rich-list

Play: Poet In Da Corner, Debris Stevenson (2018)

open.spotify.com/album/2QDC46EK9W1ndEyFbFkabH

Play: My Brother’s a Genius, Debris Stevenson (2026)

nyt.org.uk/get-tickets/my-brothers-a-genius-lo…

Credits:

Producer: Tom Fuller

Researcher: Beth Johnstone

Senior Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams

Audio Mixer: Tom Guest

Video Mixer: Alfie Butler

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett 

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira 

Series Producer: Millie Chu

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify 

mindhouse.co.uk 

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