Jul 2023
Capitalism, The State, and How We Got Here with Christian Parenti
Elements of capitalism have existed throughout history — in institutions like markets, class relations, ownership laws, credit systems, etc. But they were never dominant until they came together, escaping the isolated, laboratory conditions in which they once existed, to coalesce ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2021
Capitalism is working better in Finland (with Anu Partanen and Trevor Corson)
Contrary to popular belief, Nordic countries aren’t actually socialist! No, friends, the Nords are capitalists—but they pull it off much better than we do. To help re-imagine American capitalism, writers Anu Partanen and Trevor Corson join us this week all the way from Finland. T ... Show More
46m 27s
Sep 2023
Blame Capitalism: Degrowing pains
Capitalism isn’t natural, was never inevitable, and endless growth is killing Earth. The final episode of “Blame Capitalism” examines the degrowth movement, whose proponents call to end capitalism as we know it.This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, ... Show More
26m 4s
May 2023
Der neue „woke“ Kapitalismus | „Keine Heuchelei, es ist viel schlimmer“
Der Begriff „woke“ bedeutet „erwacht, aufgewacht“ und wird oft mit Bewusstheit für soziale Ungleichheit gleichgesetzt. Tatsächlich geben sich moderne Unternehmer nachhaltig, bunt, divers, international. Aber sind sie das wirklich oder verbirgt sich dahinter nur eine perfide Werbe ... Show More
29m 32s