On this episode of Beyond the Billions, Forbes Deputy Editors Giacomo Tognini and Matt Durot discuss the new list of America’s most generous philanthropists. Despite record giving, top billionaires also grew their wealth. The conversation highlights major shifts in giving, including a legendary investor rerouting donations, a billionaire’s ex-wife rewriting the rules with unrestricted checks, the rising influence of women, and the absence of some famous tech moguls. Tune in to understand where billions are going and how these financial moves will impact global cause.
00:00 This Week In Billionaires…
02:00 Unpacking The $34 Billion Top Givers List
04:55 The Gates Foundation And Buffett’s Big Shift
09:50 MacKenzie Scott’s Unprecedented Philanthropy
13:33 Record Pledges And Missing Mega-Billionaires
18:48 Women Leading The Charge And Top Charitable Causes
Read Each Of This Episode’s Stories on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeswealthteam/2026/02/09/americas-top-25-philanthropists—and-why-musk-page-and-ellison-arent-on-the-list/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kirkogunrinde/2026/02/07/crypto-crash-these-10-billionaires-have-lost-60-billion/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardnieva/2026/02/12/anthropics-seven-billionaire-co[…]e-their-fortunes-as-ai-giants-valuation-soars-to-380-billion/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/02/16/billionaire-hyatt-hotels-chair-tom-pritzker-retires-over-epstein-association/
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