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Publisher: Democracy At Work
2024-12-17Class Struggles Worldwide
(00:01) Welcome to another edition of Economic Update, a weekly program about the economic dimensions of our lives and those of our children. I’m your host, Richard Wolff. Today, we’ll discuss topics that may seem disconnected but are deeply lin...(00:01) Welcome to another edition of Economic Update, a weekly program about the economic dimensions of our lives and those of our children. I’m your host, Richard Wolff. Today, we’ll discuss topics that may seem disconnected but are deeply lin... -
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2024-12-16The Dangers and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence
(00:01) Welcome, friends, to another edition of Economic Update, a weekly program focused on the economic aspects of our lives and those of future generations. I’m your host, Richard Wolff. Today, we’ll discuss three key topics: the opioid cris...(00:01) Welcome, friends, to another edition of Economic Update, a weekly program focused on the economic aspects of our lives and those of future generations. I’m your host, Richard Wolff. Today, we’ll discuss three key topics: the opioid cris... -
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2024-11-21Global Capitalism The U-S- Election and Trump 2-0 in Historical Perspective
(00:01) Welcome to another edition of Global Capitalism, brought to you by the Left Forum and Democracy at Work. Today’s presentation focuses on the recent U.S. presidential election, won by Donald Trump. We will discuss how the election unfolded...(00:01) Welcome to another edition of Global Capitalism, brought to you by the Left Forum and Democracy at Work. Today’s presentation focuses on the recent U.S. presidential election, won by Donald Trump. We will discuss how the election unfolded... -
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2024-11-06Special Election Reaction
(00:00) Okay, streaming—here we go! Welcome, friends, to a special edition of *Wolff Responds*. Normally, I do this alone, but today, we have a unique format as I’m joined by two contributors from *Democracy at Work*. First is Harriet Fraad, a p...(00:00) Okay, streaming—here we go! Welcome, friends, to a special edition of *Wolff Responds*. Normally, I do this alone, but today, we have a unique format as I’m joined by two contributors from *Democracy at Work*. First is Harriet Fraad, a p... -
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2024-10-28The Missing Economics of the 2024 US Presidential Election
(00:01) Welcome to *Economic Update*, a weekly program focused on the economic aspects of our lives. I'm your host, Richard Wolff. A quick reminder: if you have suggestions, reach out to Charlie Fabian at [contact email]. Also, check out our new boo...(00:01) Welcome to *Economic Update*, a weekly program focused on the economic aspects of our lives. I'm your host, Richard Wolff. A quick reminder: if you have suggestions, reach out to Charlie Fabian at [contact email]. Also, check out our new boo... -
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2024-08-27Economic Update Worsening Economic Inequality Yields Worsening Social Conditions
(00:01) Welcome, friends, to another edition of *Economic Update*, a weekly program devoted to the economic dimensions of our lives and those of our children. I'm your host, Richard Wolff. (00:52) I want to remind you of our new book, *Understan...(00:01) Welcome, friends, to another edition of *Economic Update*, a weekly program devoted to the economic dimensions of our lives and those of our children. I'm your host, Richard Wolff. (00:52) I want to remind you of our new book, *Understan... -
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2024-08-24Ask Prof Wolff The Future After De-Dollarization
**(00:05)** This is Richard Wolff from Democracy at Work, responding to another "Ask Prof Wolff" question from our Patreon community. This one comes from J. Matson, who wants us to talk about de-dollarization and, in particular, what the decline o...**(00:05)** This is Richard Wolff from Democracy at Work, responding to another "Ask Prof Wolff" question from our Patreon community. This one comes from J. Matson, who wants us to talk about de-dollarization and, in particular, what the decline o... -
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2024-08-10Ask Prof Wolff The True Cost of Sanctions
(00:05) This is Richard Wolff from Democracy at Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. Mary asks whether it is sometimes justified to impose sanctions on a country, even when they hurt average citizens, beca...(00:05) This is Richard Wolff from Democracy at Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. Mary asks whether it is sometimes justified to impose sanctions on a country, even when they hurt average citizens, beca... -
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2024-08-07Ask Prof Wolff How Capitalism Distorts The Immigration Issue
(00:05) This is Richard Wolff from Democracy at Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. This one comes from Theo. Theo asks about immigration and the frequent opposition of working-class people to immigration,...(00:05) This is Richard Wolff from Democracy at Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. This one comes from Theo. Theo asks about immigration and the frequent opposition of working-class people to immigration,... -
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2024-08-07Is China the Final Phase of Capitalism
(00:00) There was a very interesting development in the socialist movement of the 19th and 20th centuries. To everyone's surprise, socialists became steadily more powerful. They gained influence through trade unions, intellectual movements, and vari...(00:00) There was a very interesting development in the socialist movement of the 19th and 20th centuries. To everyone's surprise, socialists became steadily more powerful. They gained influence through trade unions, intellectual movements, and vari... -
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2024-07-30Economic Update How Deficits and Debts Rip Us Off
(01:41) Today's program is devoted to a globally important topic: deficits and national debt. We'll explore why countries borrow money, from whom they borrow, and who benefits from this borrowing. The United States and many other countries are deal...(01:41) Today's program is devoted to a globally important topic: deficits and national debt. We'll explore why countries borrow money, from whom they borrow, and who benefits from this borrowing. The United States and many other countries are deal... -
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2024-07-23Criminalizing the Homeless
(00:01) Friends to another edition of economic update a weekly program devoted to the economic dimensions of our lives and those of our children I'm your host Richard wolf I want to let you know again that we are just about ready to release a new bo...(00:01) Friends to another edition of economic update a weekly program devoted to the economic dimensions of our lives and those of our children I'm your host Richard wolf I want to let you know again that we are just about ready to release a new bo... -
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2024-06-26The United States housing crisis is the most serious issue we face
(00:02) Welcome Friends to another edition of wolf response I'm your host Richard wolf and I want to talk to you today about what is a genuine housing crisis here in the United States now on one level I'm horrified to have to talk to you about this ...(00:02) Welcome Friends to another edition of wolf response I'm your host Richard wolf and I want to talk to you today about what is a genuine housing crisis here in the United States now on one level I'm horrified to have to talk to you about this ... -
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2024-06-25Fracking vs Fossil Fuel Profits
(00:54) Today's program is going to be talking about tariffs, an increasingly important part of our economic system, a remarkable unity and win of working teachers in Fairfax County, Virginia, and the struggle between the workers and students in Cal...(00:54) Today's program is going to be talking about tariffs, an increasingly important part of our economic system, a remarkable unity and win of working teachers in Fairfax County, Virginia, and the struggle between the workers and students in Cal... -
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2024-06-03Exclusive interview with Dr. Cornel West
(01:42) Cornel West really needs no introduction. You all know who he is and what he's been doing because he's been a fighter for the issues he believes in for a long, long time. I am fortunate, lucky, and honored to have gotten to know him over the...(01:42) Cornel West really needs no introduction. You all know who he is and what he's been doing because he's been a fighter for the issues he believes in for a long, long time. I am fortunate, lucky, and honored to have gotten to know him over the... -
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2024-05-15Economic Update Prospects for a Political Turn Left
(01:02) Today's program is remarkable in many ways. We'll start by discussing organizing efforts across American campuses. We'll also compare economic developments in the U.S. and China—sort of an assessment of "Bidenomics"—and, finally, we'll ...(01:02) Today's program is remarkable in many ways. We'll start by discussing organizing efforts across American campuses. We'll also compare economic developments in the U.S. and China—sort of an assessment of "Bidenomics"—and, finally, we'll ... -
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2024-03-15Global Capitalism: Europe 2024: Disunity, Decline, Despair
Transcript: (00:01) Welcome friends to another of our monthly global capitalism presentations. As always, this evening  is presented jointly by the Left Forum and by Democracy at Work. We present them as a way of  summarizing and focusin...Transcript: (00:01) Welcome friends to another of our monthly global capitalism presentations. As always, this evening  is presented jointly by the Left Forum and by Democracy at Work. We present them as a way of  summarizing and focusin... -
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2024-03-11Economic Update: Debris From A Declining Empire
(00:01) Welcome, friends, to another edition of Economic Update, a weekly program devoted to the economic dimensions of our lives and those of our children. I'm your host, Richard Wolff. I want to begin, as I often do, by reminding you that we have ...(00:01) Welcome, friends, to another edition of Economic Update, a weekly program devoted to the economic dimensions of our lives and those of our children. I'm your host, Richard Wolff. I want to begin, as I often do, by reminding you that we have ... -
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2024-02-05The US Economy As An Apartheid System and how to solve it
[00:22] Manufacturing in the United States is shrinking, with the majority of jobs now in the service sector. - Over the last dozen presidents, there have been promises to reverse the decline of manufacturing, but it continues to shrink. - The US ...[00:22] Manufacturing in the United States is shrinking, with the majority of jobs now in the service sector. - Over the last dozen presidents, there have been promises to reverse the decline of manufacturing, but it continues to shrink. - The US ... -
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2024-02-03US Capitalism at a Crossroads: The Labor Movement Upsurge in Recent Years
In this episode of "Economic Update," Richard Wolff discusses the current state of U.S. capitalism, suggesting it is at a critical juncture. He highlights the recent upsurge in labor movements, citing a significant increase in strikes and labor pr...In this episode of "Economic Update," Richard Wolff discusses the current state of U.S. capitalism, suggesting it is at a critical juncture. He highlights the recent upsurge in labor movements, citing a significant increase in strikes and labor pr... -
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2023-09-11China Vs. a Myth of Stolen Technology
Richard Wolff addresses the accusation that China has stolen Western technology or exploited Western greed for its benefit. He argues that the act of countries copying or adopting advanced technology from others to catch up economically is a hist...Richard Wolff addresses the accusation that China has stolen Western technology or exploited Western greed for its benefit. He argues that the act of countries copying or adopting advanced technology from others to catch up economically is a hist... -
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2023-07-02Noam Chomsky on the Future of Marxism & Anarchism
Chomsky discusses the relationship between Marxism and anarchism and the importance of their ideas in the US, despite the negative connotations of their terminology. (00:00) WOLFF: I wanted to ask you a question about political strategy, theory ...Chomsky discusses the relationship between Marxism and anarchism and the importance of their ideas in the US, despite the negative connotations of their terminology. (00:00) WOLFF: I wanted to ask you a question about political strategy, theory ... -
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2023-01-08Why are National Infrastructure Banks Necessary
(00:05) This is Richard Wolff from Democracy at Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. This is a short but very important question from Richard, who wants to know the value of a national infrastructure bank. ...(00:05) This is Richard Wolff from Democracy at Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. This is a short but very important question from Richard, who wants to know the value of a national infrastructure bank. ... -
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2022-04-14Missing Historical Context of Ukraine Invasion
(00:00) WOLFF: To me (and I want your reaction), the mainstream media coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been portrayed as a kind of holy war between good and evil. How do you see it? HEDGES: Yeah, I want to mention that I was in Easte...(00:00) WOLFF: To me (and I want your reaction), the mainstream media coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been portrayed as a kind of holy war between good and evil. How do you see it? HEDGES: Yeah, I want to mention that I was in Easte... -
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2021-06-24How We Get Beyond Capitalism
(00:24) I'm your host, Richard Wolff. Today, I want to introduce you to the "Social Progress Index," if you're not already familiar with it. (00:52) You can find out more about it online. It was founded in 2011 by Nobel Prize-winning economists a...(00:24) I'm your host, Richard Wolff. Today, I want to introduce you to the "Social Progress Index," if you're not already familiar with it. (00:52) You can find out more about it online. It was founded in 2011 by Nobel Prize-winning economists a... -
Publisher: Democracy At Work
2021-02-16A Critique of Robert Reich
(00:00) This is Richard Wolff for Democracy at Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. This one comes from Tom Hall. Tom says he's been looking at Robert Reich's book "Saving Capitalism" (I believe that's the ...(00:00) This is Richard Wolff for Democracy at Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. This one comes from Tom Hall. Tom says he's been looking at Robert Reich's book "Saving Capitalism" (I believe that's the ...
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