Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a weekly nationally syndicated program produced by Democracy at Work and hosted by Richard D. Wolff. The program explores complex economic issues and empowers listeners with information to analyze not only their own financial situation but the economy at large. Beyond focusing a critical eye on the economic dimensions of everyday life - wages, jobs, taxes, debts, interest rates, prices, and profits - the program also explores systemic solutions to our ...
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Global Capitalism (GC) is a live virtual event featuring Richard D. Wolff. These programs begin with short updates on important economic events of the last months, then Prof Wolff examines a larger topic. Through this series, we hope to develop all participants’ understanding and ability to explain current economic events and trends to others.
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Global Capitalism: Live Economic Update is a series of live lectures by Richard D. Wolff in New York City. Programs begin with 45 minutes of updates on recent events, then a Q&A session with the live audience. We hope to develop all participants’ understanding and ability to explain current economic events and trends to others.
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Ask Prof Wolff video series is a collection of responses to questions from supporters. Submit your own question for Prof. Wolff on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork/community or visit our website: https://www.democracyatwork.info
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On this week’s episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on the blow back to Iowa Senator Joni Ernst’s rationalization of budget cuts to Medicaid to help fund tax cuts for corporations and the rich, 8,000 Connecticut healthcare workers win contract gains by threatening to strike, and how the advertising industry spawned by capita…
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Europe Declines Faster than the United States
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30:33On this week’s episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on U.S. vs Chinese wheelbarrows, the Cold War error against China, the lasting effects of terminated U.S. federal workers, how tariffs alone won't bring manufacturing back to the U.S., further declines in U.S. coal mining, McDonald's hamburgers in the U.S., and the rapid ec…
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Who Will Likely Win and Lose the U.S.-China Trade War?
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31:22This week on Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on Trump’s cuts to school mental health counselors, the mass strike in LA County, why China is better positioned for a trade war with the U.S., and how profit drives corporate decisions to relocate U.S. factories overseas, thereby making the US economy vulnerable to long, global supply …
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The Corporatization of Universities and Trump's Attacks
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31:56This week on Economic Update, Professor Wolff begins by presenting updates on the death of libertarianism and the rise of US economic nationalism, and US universities become big businesses, governed by money concerns. In the episode's second half, Professor Wolff interviews Professor Geert Dhondt, the Chair of the Economics Department and Economics…
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Professor Wolff begins this week on Economic Update by analyzing the choice between reform and revolution through two historical discussions: the anti-slavery fight in the mid-19th century and the anti-Depression fight in the U.S. during the 1930s. He then explains the stakes in choosing reform or revolution as goals for social change and outlines …
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We are thrilled to share the replay of Democracy at Work and The Left Forum's special live, in-person Global Capitalism event, held last Wednesday at Women Building Up (WBU). Professor Wolff gave a special "May Day" Global Capitalism Lecture on the impact of President Trump’s economic policies and how they are ultimately an attack on working people…
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We are thrilled to share the replay of Democracy at Work and The Left Forum's special live, in-person Global Capitalism event, held last Wednesday at Women Building Up (WBU). Professor Wolff gave a special "May Day" Global Capitalism Lecture on the impact of President Trump’s economic policies and how they are ultimately an attack on working people…
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The Old Cold War Fades, A New One Expands
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56:27Professor Wolff will present four key points that reveal the emergence of a new Cold War the U.S. has embarked upon in response to the rise of global alliances from which it is being excluded and that challenge the near century-old American economic dominance. I. The Old Cold War Targeted Communism in the West and the USSR as its Source II. The New…
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The Old Cold War Fades, A New One Expands
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56:27Professor Wolff will present four key points that reveal the emergence of a new Cold War the U.S. has embarked upon in response to the rise of global alliances from which it is being excluded and that challenge the near century-old American economic dominance. I. The Old Cold War Targeted Communism in the West and the USSR as its Source II. The New…
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We are thrilled to share the replay of Democracy at Work and The Left Forum's special live, in-person Global Capitalism event, held this past Saturday at Women Building Up (WBU). Professor Wolff gave his thoughts and analysis on what the new Trump Presidency means and how we may react. Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Ca…
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We are thrilled to share the replay of Democracy at Work and The Left Forum's special live, in-person Global Capitalism event, held this past Saturday at Women Building Up (WBU). Professor Wolff gave his thoughts and analysis on what the new Trump Presidency means and how we may react. Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Ca…
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The U.S. Election and Trump 2.0 in Historical Perspective [November 2024]
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1:17:48The U.S. Election and Trump 2.0 in Historical Perspective Topics Include: The overdetermination of the vote The new government Persistent problems of a declining empire Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our …
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The U.S. Election and Trump 2.0 in Historical Perspective [November 2024]
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1:17:48The U.S. Election and Trump 2.0 in Historical Perspective Topics Include: The overdetermination of the vote The new government Persistent problems of a declining empire Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our …
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West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes
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57:55West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes Topics Include: Harris vs Trump: civil and class struggles converge Western Europe: UK elections = collapse of conservative votes, French elections = death of political center Germany elections = rise of fascist Right and of “Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht” Special messages to our audience: Please …
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West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes
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57:55West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes Topics Include: Harris vs Trump: civil and class struggles converge Western Europe: UK elections = collapse of conservative votes, French elections = death of political center Germany elections = rise of fascist Right and of “Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht” Special messages to our audience: Please …
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The Decline of the US Empire [July 2024]
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1:08:39The Decline of the US Empire Topics: Military Losses: Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine Economic Losses: The Rise of BRICS Political Losses: Israel, Sanctions The Decline of US Capitalism: What Next? Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn…
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The Decline of the US Empire [July 2024]
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1:08:39The Decline of the US Empire Topics: Military Losses: Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine Economic Losses: The Rise of BRICS Political Losses: Israel, Sanctions The Decline of US Capitalism: What Next? Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn…
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A Marxist Critique of Capitalism for 2024 [May 2024]
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59:11A Marxist Critique of Capitalism for 2024 - Core Issues: Labor, Surplus, Exploitation - Inequality and Injustice - Instability: Cycles and Crises - Alternatives to Capitalism Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Spec…
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A Marxist Critique of Capitalism for 2024 [May 2024]
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59:11A Marxist Critique of Capitalism for 2024 - Core Issues: Labor, Surplus, Exploitation - Inequality and Injustice - Instability: Cycles and Crises - Alternatives to Capitalism Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Spec…
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Today we offer a very special Global Capitalism special in honor of “May Day” Today's May Day Special, a collaborative effort with long-time contributor Charles Fabian, opens with the major causes for why May Day 2024 is so special. These include the fact that the great crash of global capitalism in 2008-2009 shook the world in ways that include sh…
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Today we offer a very special Global Capitalism special in honor of “May Day” Today's May Day Special, a collaborative effort with long-time contributor Charles Fabian, opens with the major causes for why May Day 2024 is so special. These include the fact that the great crash of global capitalism in 2008-2009 shook the world in ways that include sh…
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In today's "Ask Prof. Wolff Live," the discussion will cover the potential Marxist themes in Shakespeare's works, the distinctions between employee stock ownership programs (ESOP) and work cooperatives, and the concerning practices of investors buying up tangible assets and private equity firms acquiring starter homes. Professor Wolff will then tak…
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This week on Ask Prof Wolff Live, we explore anti-inflationary measures implemented by central banks, the rationale behind income caps subject to social security tax, and the potential implications of transitioning from a socialist or communist economy to a wartime footing. Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providi…
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Stay connected with the latest news from d@w. Join our mailing list today: https://www.democracyatwork.info/sign_up In this installment, Prof. Wolff discusses the impact on children's autonomy, explores the intersections of class struggle with other forms of oppression, and unravels the intriguing concept of "Scientific Socialism." Following the in…
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 02-21-2024
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1:00:50Stay connected with the latest news from d@w. Join our mailing list today: https://www.democracyatwork.info/sign_up Join this special iteration of "Ask Prof Wolff" Every Wednesday at 2PM (Eastern) Live on D@W YouTube Page. Professor Wolff will respond to your questions live! This is Professor Richard Wolff's video response. Submit your own question…
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Stay connected with the latest news from d@w. Join our mailing list today: https://www.democracyatwork.info/sign_up Join this special iteration of "Ask Prof Wolff" Every Wednesday at 2PM (Eastern) Live on D@W YouTube Page. Professor Wolff will respond to your questions live! This is Professor Richard Wolff's video response. Submit your own question…
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Europe 2024: Disunity, Decline, Despair (Jan/Feb 2024)
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1:00:03February's Lecture Outline: Europe 2024: Disunity, Decline, Despair Ukraine + Sanctions = European De-industrialization Fascism’s Resurgence/Immigration Caught Between: China Up, US Down Euro-farmers’ Protest: Europe’s Future UK: Conservative and Labor Collapses Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Thank you for being an integral part o…
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