Recession, inequality and capitalism: A "soft landing" for who?

Recession, inequality and capitalism: A "soft landing" for who?

On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the state of the U.S. economy. With the Federal Reserve poised to slow down its rate hikes at least temporarily, is it true that the economy is headed for a so-called soft landing? How healthy or sick is US capitalism? Are mainstream economists missing the big picture?

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

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7 Sep 20211h 15min

Brian Becker Seminar #8: Afghanistan & The Region — What Comes Next? (Preview)

Brian Becker Seminar #8: Afghanistan & The Region — What Comes Next? (Preview)

In this August 2021 patrons-only seminar, Brian and the crew discuss the U.S. empire's reorientation after its defeat in Afghanistan and how the new Afghan government may take shape, including relatio...

3 Sep 202111min

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As China emerges as a leading global economic power, the Communist Party led by Xi Jinping is taking increasingly aggressive measures to combat inequality and ensure that the entire population benefit...

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Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the Supreme Court ruling overturning the federal eviction moratorium and putting 11 million people at risk of being thrown onto the streets in the middle...

1 Sep 202133min

U.S. Massacres Entire Civilian Family in Drone Strike as it Exits Afghanistan

U.S. Massacres Entire Civilian Family in Drone Strike as it Exits Afghanistan

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss the latest in Afghanistan, including the U.S. drone missile strike in Afghanistan that wiped out a famil...

31 Aug 20211h 5min

US Strategic Plans for Afghanistan under the Taliban

US Strategic Plans for Afghanistan under the Taliban

Today's episode focuses on the long term plans being developed by the United States in light of the rapid collapse of their client government in Afghanistan. How do the war makers plan to recover from...

26 Aug 202155min

Hunger Stalks America as Capitalists Cash in: Food, Farming and Capitalism (Part 3)

Hunger Stalks America as Capitalists Cash in: Food, Farming and Capitalism (Part 3)

Brian & Prof. Wolff continue a series on agriculture under capitalism with a focus on the hunger crisis in the United States. How is it possible that in the richest country ever tens of millions are d...

25 Aug 202133min

The Taliban offered to surrender in November 2001 - the US rejected their offer

The Taliban offered to surrender in November 2001 - the US rejected their offer

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss the United States' frantic evacuation from Afghanistan and the questions swirling about th...

24 Aug 20211h 16min

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