Billionaire Power: An American Obscenity

Billionaire Power: An American Obscenity

On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss why five people in the world have nearly $1 trillion of our society's money when inventors, academics, and well renowned people in other fields get prizes or one-time cash rewards. And how can Jeff Bezos operate Amazon without profit for nine years whereas most businesses can only go a few months?

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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China's Foreign Policy Part 3, 1965-1975: When Enemies Become "Friends"

China's Foreign Policy Part 3, 1965-1975: When Enemies Become "Friends"

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Brian and Prof. Wolff continue a series of discussions about the basics of Marxism — a method for understanding and changing the world used by many of the great revolutionaries of modern history. Tod...

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Will Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be replaced by an even more fanatical racist? A last-minute coalition deal appears to have ended the 12-year-long reign of Israeli Prime Minister Benjami...

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Brian and Prof. Wolff continue a series of discussions about the basics of Marxism — a method for understanding and changing the world used by many of the great revolutionaries of modern history. Toda...

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From Tulsa to Today: Racism & Repression Breeds Resistance & Rebellion

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Today we discuss the 100-year anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre, the one-year anniversary of key events in the uprising following the murder of George Floyd, and the historic breakthroughs made by the...

1 Jun 202150min

Brian Becker Seminar #4: Biden's Pivot to Asia, the Chauvin verdict, and more (Preview)

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In this February 2021 patrons-only seminar, Brian and the crew analyzed the January 6th fascist insurrection and the state of U.S. policy toward China. Check out the preview now and subscribe at pat...

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