Analysis Summary:

The article's accuracy is mixed, as it relies on the claims made by the author of the book "The Haves and the Have-Yachts," which are not directly verifiable through the provided sources. The sources do touch on related themes of wealth inequality and the influence of the ultra-rich, but don't specifically verify the claims made in the CBS article about the book's content. There is a moderate bias towards highlighting the negative aspects of wealth inequality and the influence of the ultra-rich.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** The article discusses the rise of the ultra-wealthy.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the idea of the rise of the ultra-rich and their growing power.
  • Verification Source #2: Discusses the untaxed income of the ultra-wealthy, implying their rise in wealth.
  • Verification Source #3: Discusses the negative impacts of billionaires, implying their rise in influence.
  • Verification Source #4: Addresses the estimation of top wealth in America.
  • Verification Source #5: Highlights the low tax rates paid by some of the wealthiest Americans.
• Claim:** The article discusses the luxury lifestyles of the ultra-wealthy.
• This claim is not directly covered by the provided verification sources.
• Claim:** The article discusses the growing influence of the ultra-wealthy in government.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the idea of the ultra-rich having amassed wealth and power, and their influence on politicians.
• Claim:** The article is based on the book "The Haves and the Have-Yachts" by Evan Osnos.
• This is a statement of fact about the article's source material and cannot be verified by the provided sources.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Agreement:** Verification Source #1 supports the claim that the ultra-rich have amassed wealth and power and have influence in government.
• Agreement:** Verification Source #2 supports the claim that the ultra-wealthy have significant wealth, as it discusses their untaxed income.
• Agreement:** Verification Source #3 supports the idea that billionaires have a negative impact on the economy, which aligns with a critical perspective on the ultra-rich.
• Lack of Coverage:** The provided sources do not directly verify the specific claims made by Evan Osnos in his book "The Haves and the Have-Yachts," nor do they provide details about the luxury lifestyles of the ultra-wealthy.
• Internal Knowledge:** The title of the book "The Haves and the Have-Yachts" suggests a focus on the luxury lifestyles of the wealthy, which aligns with the article's claim.