World-renowned economist and inequality researcher Thomas Piketty in conversation with Rob Johnson, about Piketty’s just-released book, A Brief History of Equality.
Jan 2025
Fred Block: Beyond Industrialism - Building Communities That Work for People
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Fred Block, Research Professor of Sociology at UC Davis, joins Rob Johnson to discuss his latest book, <a href='https://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-habitation-society/9781788217507'>The Habitation Society</a>, which ... Show More
1h 11m
Apr 2022
Thomas Piketty on the Politics of Equality
<p>When it comes to the enormous reduction of income inequality during the 20th century, Thomas Piketty sees politics everywhere. In his new book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Equality-Thomas-Piketty/dp/0674273559"> <em>A Brief History of Equality</em></a>, he a ... Show More
53m 25s
Oct 2020
Professor Darrick Hamilton on 'baby bonds' and the future of our economy post-COVID
Professor Darrick Hamilton is one of the country’s leading economists examining racial disparities. He joins Pete to discuss his impactful work in the emerging field of stratification economics, his ideas on how to close our wealth gap, how to make our economy more equitable, and ... Show More
32m 27s
Nov 2025
Why Economists Should Care About Inequality, with Branko Milanovic
<p>Recently, Bethany and Luigi joined economist and wealth inequality expert Branko Milanovic in front of a live audience at the Aspen Ideas Festival to explore how capitalism, democracy, and income inequality interact. Together, the three discussed the pervasiveness of income in ... Show More
46m 41s