Capitalism in Crisis: How the Capitalists Drive U.S. Government Policy [feat. Richard Wolff]

Capitalism in Crisis: How the Capitalists Drive U.S. Government Policy [feat. Richard Wolff]

On the first episode of The Socialist Program's weekly segment "Capitalism in Crisis" with Prof. Richard Wolff, we discuss how Wall Street rules Washington and tailors government policy to suit their own needs. These include outsourcing, "free trade" agreements and union-busting. Plus, we discuss Janet Yellen, Biden's choice for Treasury Secretary, and what workers can expect from a Biden administration. Brian and Prof. Wolff talk about the history of how the labor and socialist movements have organized to press demands and win concrete gains no matter who is in office.

Richard Wolff is the co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work and the author of many books, the latest being “The System is the Sickness: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself”. You can check out his work at rdwolff.com.

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Capitalism in Crisis: Biden's "Relief" Package an Insult to the Working Class

Capitalism in Crisis: Biden's "Relief" Package an Insult to the Working Class

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In the News: Understanding the Fascist Menace

In the News: Understanding the Fascist Menace

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek continue our coverage of the aftermath of the assault on the Capitol Building, with a focus on t...

19 Tammi 202155min

Special Episode: Racism, Fascism, & the New Book "The Bittersweet Science"

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Dr. Gerald Horne offers his insights and historical perspective on the fascist-led mob that seized temporary control of the Capitol Building and dispersed Congress for hours in an effort to alter the ...

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The Real Story: The Fascist Assault -- The Ruling Class Response

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Various ruling class factions, including the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have coalesced against Trump and the fascist-led insurrection against Congress. What comes next?

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Capitalism in Crisis: Economics and the Rise of Fascism

Capitalism in Crisis: Economics and the Rise of Fascism

On this week's episode of The Socialist Program's regular segment "Capitalism in Crisis" with Prof. Richard Wolff, we discuss the role played by economic factors in the growth of fascist movements. Br...

13 Tammi 202133min

In the News: Fighting Fascism

In the News: Fighting Fascism

On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss the rising tide of the fascist movement in the United States amid the pro-Trump mob's seizur...

12 Tammi 202149min

The Real Story: Fascist Takeover in DC Isolates Trump

The Real Story: Fascist Takeover in DC Isolates Trump

Donald Trump forfeited all support from establishment forces when he incited a fascist assault against the sitting U.S. Congress. Was there police and military collusion that allowed fascist forces to...

7 Tammi 202134min

Capitalism in Crisis: Why Karl Marx Is Still Right!

Capitalism in Crisis: Why Karl Marx Is Still Right!

Brian speaks with Prof. Richard Wolff about Marx and the Marxist analysis of the fundamental features of capitalism. Marx's assessment of the laws of capitalism were written more than 150 years ago, b...

6 Tammi 202135min

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