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
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
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
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
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
The Real Story: What is Biden Planning?
Under the cloud of a massive military occupation of Washington DC Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president. In a highly polarized country Biden announced 17 Executive Orders and started unveilin...
21 Tammi 202152min
Capitalism in Crisis: Biden's "Relief" Package an Insult to the Working Class
On this week's episode of The Socialist Program's regular segment "Capitalism in Crisis" with Prof. Richard Wolff, we discuss the economic stimulus bill proposed by President Biden and how it fall...
20 Tammi 202127min
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
