#1353 Uprising, George Floyd was the spark that ignited the world (Repost)
Air Date: 6–17-2020
Today we take a look at the uprising sparked by the killing of George Floyd in the context of a world in which that event was just the last straw in an innumerable series of straws.
Read more#1353 Uprising, George Floyd was the spark that ignited the world
Air Date: 6–17-2020
Today we take a look at the uprising sparked by the killing of George Floyd in the context of a world in which that event was just the last straw in an innumerable series of straws.
Read more#1352 Racism In America, The Last 160 Years, Explained
Air Date: 6–10-2020
Today we take a look at the long arc of racism in America as a primer for many of the topics it would be good for you to be acquainted with as we live through yet another convulsive societal awakening regarding racism and police abuse in our country. If you only ever share one episode of this podcast with friends, family or another else, make it this one.
Read more#1291 The Life and Death Politics of Health Care
Air Date: 7–23-2019
Today we take a look at the fight for Medicare for All through the lens of the Democratic Primary elections.
Read more#1280 Modern Monetary Theory: We already use it, now we need to understand it
Air Date: 6–11-2019
Today we take a look at Modern Monetary Theory and the neoclassical economics it is looking to replace. It’s very important to understand the logistical and political mechanisms by which money for progressive policy priorities would be appropriated by Congress and the debate over MMT gets to the core of those issues and seeks to change the paradigm we use to think about government spending.
Read more#1260 Gearing up for the fight for Medicare for All
Air Date: 3–29-2019
Today we take a look at the history of why we don't already have Medicare for All, just a handful of the overwhelming reasons why we need it and the fight ahead to make it a reality
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