E15: How Austerity Paved the Road to Fascism
El Podcast10 Tammi 2023

E15: How Austerity Paved the Road to Fascism

Clara Mattei, economist and author of The Capital Order, argues that austerity is not a neutral economic policy but a tool historically used to suppress working-class power and preserve capitalist order—even under fascism.

Guest Bio: Clara E. Mattei is an Assistant Professor of Economics at The New School for Social Research in New York City. She earned her PhD in Economics from the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy, and is the author of The Capital Order: How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way to Fascism.

Topics Discussed:

  • The historical origins of austerity in post-WWI Britain and Italy
  • How austerity disciplines the working class and protects capital
  • Parallels between Mussolini's fascist Italy and contemporary liberal democracies
  • The illusion of economic neutrality in policymaking
  • The possibility of non-market-based democratic economies
  • The political function of inflation and interest rate hikes
  • Alternatives to capitalist organization of production

3 Best Quotes:

  • “Fascism was never fully expelled from capitalism. The suppression of the working class is foundational—not exceptional.”
  • “Austerity is not about fiscal responsibility—it’s about disciplining labor and safeguarding profit.”
  • “Planning doesn't have to mean authoritarianism. It can mean democratic control over what and how we produce.”

📺Watch Full Video Here👉 https://youtu.be/bz-Hci-xW1s

🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright
💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/
📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.
⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us.

Thanks for listening!

Jaksot(186)

E130: What Happens When No One Has Kids Anymore? - w/ Robin Hanson

E130: What Happens When No One Has Kids Anymore? - w/ Robin Hanson

🎙️ In this episode, economist and futurist Robin Hanson (George Mason University) explores the global fertility decline and what it means for innovation, culture, and civilization’s future.We discuss...

29 Huhti 20251h 9min

E129: Surviving Toxic Workplaces: Expert Tips from Donald Asher

E129: Surviving Toxic Workplaces: Expert Tips from Donald Asher

In this episode, Jesse talks with Dr. Donald Asher, renowned career strategist and author of Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn’t, and Why. They dive into how to survive toxic workplaces, master office poli...

17 Huhti 20251h 18min

E128: The Fall of Venezuela: Prof. Tim Gill on Politics, Oil, & Sanctions

E128: The Fall of Venezuela: Prof. Tim Gill on Politics, Oil, & Sanctions

Sociologist Timothy Gill joins us to explore the roots of Venezuela’s crisis, the role of U.S. foreign policy, and how race, oil, and ideology shape the country's fate. We dig into the real impact of ...

8 Huhti 20251h 13min

E127: Cholesterol Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease: w/ Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

E127: Cholesterol Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease: w/ Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

Is cholesterol really the villain? Or have we been misled by decades of flawed research?In this explosive interview, Dr. Malcolm Kendrick—author of The Great Cholesterol Con—challenges the mainstream ...

30 Maalis 20251h 37min

E126: Can We Slow Aging? How Science Is Extending Healthspan - w/ Prof Richard Faragher

E126: Can We Slow Aging? How Science Is Extending Healthspan - w/ Prof Richard Faragher

In this episode, Jesse speaks with Professor Richard Faragher, one of the UK’s leading researchers on the biology of aging. They dive deep into why only 18% of people age well, what it means to age ba...

22 Maalis 20251h 5min

E125: How Bureaucracy Took Over Everything - w/ Barry Lam

E125: How Bureaucracy Took Over Everything - w/ Barry Lam

Philosophy professor and Hi-Phi Nation host Barry Lam joins Jesse to discuss his new book Fewer Rules, Better People. They dive into the rise of bureaucracy in American life, from healthcare to housin...

15 Maalis 20251h 16min

E124: Why Government Rules Make Homes Unaffordable - w/ Bryan Caplan

E124: Why Government Rules Make Homes Unaffordable - w/ Bryan Caplan

Economist Bryan Caplan joins the show to discuss his new graphic novel Build Baby Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation. We unpack how housing prices have skyrocketed due to artificial s...

8 Maalis 202549min

E123: Development or Destabilization? The Truth About USAID - w/ Prof. Tim Gill

E123: Development or Destabilization? The Truth About USAID - w/ Prof. Tim Gill

In this episode, sociologist and Venezuela expert Dr. Timothy Gill joins us to unpack the controversy surrounding USAID, the National Endowment for Democracy, and America’s post–World War II global in...

4 Maalis 20251h 22min

Suosittua kategoriassa Liike-elämä ja talous

sijotuskasti
mimmit-sijoittaa
psykopodiaa-podcast
rss-rahapodi
rss-rahamania
pomojen-suusta
ostan-asuntoja-podcast
juristipodi
rss-myyntikoulu
rss-seuraava-potilas
rss-lahtijat
rss-draivi
leadcast
sijoitusovi-podcast
asuntoasiaa-paivakirjat
rss-startup-ministerio
rss-sami-miettinen-neuvottelija
rahapuhetta
rss-h-asselmoilanen
rss-turha-edes-yrittaa