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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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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: 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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The U.S. Election and Trump 2.0 in Historical Perspective [November 2024]
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The 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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The 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 Global Movement for Cooperatives with Jerome N. Warren
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On this week’s episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff discusses U.S. Universities and Politicians' repression of student protesters, the continued global demands of indigenous people for liberation from colonialism's legacies, and Harvard's corporate administration sacrificing its students' and faculty's freedom of expression to pander to some…
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The Economics of US Labor Struggles and Gaza
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In this week’s episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff discusses the economic repercussions of Western sanctions and how the retaliations they provoke. We then turn to the latest labor strikes and wage & benefit gains achieved by unions at Boeing and East Coast dock workers. We highlight China's dominance of the global energy markets; and U.S. …
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The Missing Economics of the 2024 US Presidential Election
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On this week’s episode of Economic Update, with the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election 8 days away, Professor Richard Wolff explores the shared refusal of both major candidates and their parties to face and debate solutions to the major problems facing US capitalism in 2024: (1) Inequality, (2) instability and (3) a declining empire. Instead we are wi…
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Puerto Rican Crises and Left Political Unity
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On this week’s episode of Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses the new law signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom banning "legacy and donor" favoritism in private college admissions to foster a "merit system." We also bring your attention to Javier Milei and his regime in Argentina as they impose austerity measures on the country:…
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West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes
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West 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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West 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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The 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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The 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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A 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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A 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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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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February'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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Europe 2024: Disunity, Decline, Despair (Jan/Feb 2024)
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February'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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Democracy at Work in conjunction with The Left Forum Presents: Global Capitalism Live Economic Update with Professor Richard D. Wolff Socialism in Today’s World: the 4 Kinds - 3 Kinds of State Role in Economy - 1 Kind of Workplace Revolution - Saving Capitalism from Itself - Socialism, Fascism and Capitalism’s Decline Co-sponsored by Democracy at W…
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Democracy at Work in conjunction with The Left Forum Presents: Global Capitalism Live Economic Update with Professor Richard D. Wolff Socialism in Today’s World: the 4 Kinds - 3 Kinds of State Role in Economy - 1 Kind of Workplace Revolution - Saving Capitalism from Itself - Socialism, Fascism and Capitalism’s Decline Co-sponsored by Democracy at W…
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A Resurging US Labor Movement [September 2023]
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Democracy at Work in conjunction with The Left Forum Presents: Global Capitalism Live Economic Update with Professor Richard D. Wolff Presentation Topic: A Resurgent U.S. Labor Movement Updates will include analyses of: - Starbucks, Doctors, Autoworkers, etc. - Why Labor Resurgence Now? - Labor’s Goals and Tactics - Alliances with Political Parties…
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A Resurging US Labor Movement [September 2023]
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Democracy at Work in conjunction with The Left Forum Presents: Global Capitalism Live Economic Update with Professor Richard D. Wolff Presentation Topic: A Resurgent U.S. Labor Movement Updates will include analyses of: - Starbucks, Doctors, Autoworkers, etc. - Why Labor Resurgence Now? - Labor’s Goals and Tactics - Alliances with Political Parties…
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