After outgoing US President Joe Biden recently warned Americans of the threat oligarchy poses for the country, a Fortune report found that the world’s richest consolidated wealth and became $1.5 trillion richer in his term.

As he prepares to exit public office, President Biden warns the nation of an oligarchy taking shape in our government. Juanita Tolliver and Susanne Craig join The Weekend to discuss how an incoming oligarchy poses danger to everyday Americans.

This is the introduction to Checks and Balance, a weekly, subscriber-only newsletter bringing exclusive insight from our correspondents in America. Sign up for Checks and Balance. James Bennet, our Lexington columnist,