Episode 2: The Dynasty

2025-03-26

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What makes an oil heiress start funding anti-oil protests?The Gettys have long been synonymous with art, oil and scandal. But now, J. Paul Getty’s granddaughter, Aileen Getty, is rebelling against her family’s legacy in a shocking way – and her fortune just might play a key role in the future of climate activism. Sam and Ali speak to a Getty biographer to peek behind the curtain of this complicated family. They also meet a few people who have a unique understanding of this family’s role in the art scene and how their money shapes the world as we know it....

What makes an oil heiress start funding anti-oil protests?

The Gettys have long been synonymous with art, oil and scandal. But now, J. Paul Getty’s granddaughter, Aileen Getty, is rebelling against her family’s legacy in a shocking way – and her fortune just might play a key role in the future of climate activism. Sam and Ali speak to a Getty biographer to peek behind the curtain of this complicated family. They also meet a few people who have a unique understanding of this family’s role in the art scene and how their money shapes the world as we know it.

Episode credits:

Hosted, reported and executive produced by Alessandra Ram and Samantha Oltman of Good Luck Media
With executive producers Adam McKay and Staci Roberts-Steele of Yellow Dot Studios
Producer: Hannah Chinn
Consulting Senior Producer: Rebecca Sananes
Audio Engineer: Erick Gomez
Original music: Daniel G. Harmann
Includes "Deadly Roulette" Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

If you want to check out James Reginato’s book, it’s called Growing Up Getty: The Story of America's Most Unconventional Dynasty.

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