Grand Theft Banks: How the Government Funds Wall Street

Grand Theft Banks: How the Government Funds Wall Street

On today's episode we discuss one of the key ways that the biggest capitalist enterprises receive huge government assistance -- quantitative easing. This policy, carried out by central banks, has been the subject of major debate in recent weeks. What is quantitative easing, and is it going away any time soon?

Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can check out his work at rdwolff.com.

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Capitalism in Crisis: The Phony Debate

Capitalism in Crisis: The Phony Debate

As Congress continues to deliberate over a new economic stimulus plan, more and more people are focusing on the outrageously low minimum wage. Brian and Prof. Wolff discuss this issue and what it tell...

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In the News: Trump and Right Wing Privilege

In the News: Trump and Right Wing Privilege

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss the beginning of Trump's impeachment trial, climate change, the latest on the pandemic, th...

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The Real Story: Biden Targets China

The Real Story: Biden Targets China

Will the U.S. continue under Biden to push towards confrontation with China? As the Biden administration takes the reins, what will change about U.S. policy towards China, and what will remain the sam...

4 Helmi 202154min

Capitalism in Crisis: GameStop Insurgency -- Myths and Facts

Capitalism in Crisis: GameStop Insurgency -- Myths and Facts

Shockwaves hit Wall Street banks and hedge funds in the face of a Reddit-based insurgency of day traders who targeted financial giants. Brian and Prof. Wolff examine the role played by speculation, th...

3 Helmi 202134min

In the News: The Role of the Racist Mob in American Politics

In the News: The Role of the Racist Mob in American Politics

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss how politicians throughout U.S. history have incited racist mobs to carry out acts of viol...

2 Helmi 202156min

The Real Story: Why Impeachment Helps Trump

The Real Story: Why Impeachment Helps Trump

After 45 Senate Republicans voted to declare his impeachment trial unconstitutional, Donald Trump is almost assured an acquittal. It marks a stunning turnaround for a man who just a few weeks ago was...

28 Tammi 202142min

Capitalism in Crisis: Capitalism's Death Spiral

Capitalism in Crisis: Capitalism's Death Spiral

On this week's episode of The Socialist Program's regular segment "Capitalism in Crisis" with Prof. Richard Wolff, we discuss mounting corporate debt and long term trends in capitalism, including ...

27 Tammi 202129min

In the News: Democrats Get Ready for Failure

In the News: Democrats Get Ready for Failure

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss the Democratic Party establishment’s blundering first week in power, Biden’s efforts to fo...

26 Tammi 202155min

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