Doughnut Economics (with Andrew Fanning)
On its website, the Doughnut Economics Action Lab describes Doughnut Economics as “a compass for human prosperity in the 21st century.” Its proponents prioritize economic solutions that meet both the ...
20 Jun 202336min
How the franchise system is rigged (with Marshall Steinbaum)
In the 20th century, big corporations sold franchising to Americans as a less risky way to buy into business ownership. But in recent years, the franchise industry has tipped hugely in favor of franch...
13 Jun 202343min
Americonned (with Sean Claffey and Dave Pederson)
Americonned, a new documentary featuring our own Nick Hanauer, examines the inequality crisis currently plaguing the United States. The film shows the hidden struggles of American families and dissect...
6 Jun 202335min
Can the economy be liberated? (with Jeremie Greer)
Even when our nation's prosperity was most broadly shared in the 1950s and 1960s, Black people and other communities of color were purposefully denied the shared prosperity that white families enjoyed...
30 Mai 202336min
Higher minimum wages are creating more jobs (with Michael Reich)
Ten years ago, Nick was called "near insane" for saying that substantially raising the minimum wage would create jobs. In retrospect, it seems obvious: After all, if no one has any money, who will buy...
23 Mai 202338min
Do we need an Economic Bill of Rights? (with Mark Paul)
We learn in grade school that American citizens are endowed with certain inalienable rights, but basic necessities like housing and education aren’t protected by the Constitution. Imagine how differen...
16 Mai 202337min
The case for inclusive growth (with JP Julien)
At the core of middle-out economics is the idea that the more people we include in the economy, the faster and more prosperous it grows. And this inclusionary principle isn’t something we just made up...
9 Mai 202332min
Can economics save the world? (with Erik Angner)
We all want to live happier, more fulfilling lives and build a better future for ourselves, but can economics help to make that dream a reality? Economist and philosopher Erik Angner is so confident t...
2 Mai 202343min
