Best Steve Grumbine Podcasts (2024)

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Call Me Modern Monetary Theory with Steve Grumbine 50:24

12h ago50:24

50:24

Dai and David kick off season five with an extra special guest! Steve Grumbine is a Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) Evangelist and serves as the CEO & President of Real Progressives and Real Progress in Action. Steve also hosts Macro N Cheese, a podcast that critically examines the working class struggle through the lens of MMT. Dai, David, and Steve …

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Ep 303 - Real Resources, Real Power with Fadhel Kaboub 1:10:56

31m ago1:10:56

1:10:56

"Colonized people have the right to resist." Economist and friend of the podcast Fadhel Kaboub talks with Steve about the effects of global hegemony and the ongoing attempts to shift the balance of power. They look at BRICS, though it’s perhaps too soon to predict its ultimate outcome and influence. Fadhel argues that a true multipolar world cannot…

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Redemption and Resilience: The Journey of John David Graham 2:02:09

13m ago2:02:09

2:02:09

You are not responsible for the circumstances of your birth, but you are responsible for what you do with your life. Sean’s Monologue: Post Election Reflections Coup Save America welcomes the remarkable John David Graham, founder of the Good Samaritan Home, a non-profit agency helping people restart their lives after prison. John is also the author…

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Ep 302 - Gaza, Genocide & Empire with Jason Hickel 52:25

7d ago52:25

52:25

“A capitalist economy requires constant imperialist wars because it has to constantly suppress prices and wages and reorganize production in the global south around accumulation in the core. That is ultimately the system that we have to overcome.” Jason Hickel, who won our hearts a while back by accepting MMT, talks with Steve about the burning iss…

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The Human Idea: Exploring Nature’s Newest Ecosystem w/Anne Riley 1:56:57

7d ago1:56:57

1:56:57

Is it possible to know the nature of humans without the benefit of religion or philosophy? Sean’s Monologue: The 2024 Election Today Coup Save America welcomes Anne Riley, author of the upcoming book The Human Idea: Nature's Newest Ecosystem and the brilliant mind behind the “ideasphere.” Ideas are a human concept, and Anne is confident that we can…

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Call Me the Divided States of America [Post Election Thoughts] 1:09:11

7d ago1:09:11

1:09:11

This week, Dai and David go unedited, uncensored, and unscripted with their honest and raw feelings about the results of the 2024 presidential election. Grab some tissues because there will be tears. This early release episode will take the place of our regular Friday episode this week. Support the show Patreon & Venmo: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, T…

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The Battle of the Books: Political Thrillers and the Future of America 1:59:00

8d ago1:59:00

1:59:00

Today on Coup Save America, producer Mckenzie guest hosts a special pre-election episode: The Battle of the Books!!! Coup Save America invites two authors – Dan McCrory and William R. Douglas to talk about their polar-opposite political polarization novels. What could happen if a Republican president refused to concede the Whitehouse? What if left-…

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Ep 301 - Worker to Worker Unionism with Eric Blanc 45:28

14d ago45:28

45:28

Author and labor studies professor Eric Blanc talks about worker-led union organizing and why it is superior to the dominant model of staff-intensive unionism. “You just can't get the type of mass movement we need by relying on staff. Even the best staff.” Eric lays out some features of worker-to-worker organizing: Workers are training other worker…

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Reimagining Democracy: Bold Solutions with Evan Jaqua 1:57:33

12d ago1:57:33

1:57:33

Are the American people desperate enough for change to embrace a few all-new solutions? Sean’s Monologue: The Two-Party Cartel Evan Jaqua, founder of The Solutions Party, joins us today to talk about real, functional remedies to the shortcomings of government and to the social issues plaguing both sides of our political aisle. Evan launches the epi…

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Call Me Information Overload 37:41

13d ago37:41

37:41

This week, Dai and David discuss the [allegedly] offensive crime of applying deodorant in public, how so much information can lead to division and unity, having political conversations in a public forum, and unaffiliated voters. They also give their final predictions for the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election. "Did you wash it after?" Tik…

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Ep 300 - Algorithmic Warfare with Andy Lee Roth 59:32

21d ago59:32

59:32

**Milestone 300! We dedicate this, the 300th weekly episode, to our loyal listeners, and we wish to recognize the valiant work of our underpaid podcast crew – correction: our unpaid podcast crew – who have put in thousands of hours editing audio, correcting transcripts, writing show notes, creating artwork, and posting promos on social media. To ha…

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Call Me Two Weeks from Election Day 48:31

26d ago48:31

48:31

This week, David offends the British, Dai gets frustrated being online, and they both discuss the psychology of voting, the loss of the Democratic Party base, representation in our government, the role of voting, organizing movement power vs. elected power, educating + empowering vs. revolting + resisting, and much much more! Support the show Patre…

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Malignant Narcissism: The Real Threat Behind Trump’s Politics 1:57:28

21d ago1:57:28

1:57:28

Why rein in radicalism when you can use it to make a profit? Sean’s Monologue: Republican Extremism: A Manufactured Reality For today's show, we have invited back David Shaw, author of the book Deplorable Politics: Propaganda for the Brainwashed, to talk about the direction of the current Republican Party and, more specifically, the MIS-direction o…

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Navigating the Outrage Industry: A Conversation with David Beckemeyer 2:02:10

22d ago2:02:10

2:02:10

Politicians think: “If we keep you focused on fighting for that emotionally triggering issue over there, you won’t notice this bill we’re passing over here.” Sean’s Monologue: The Outrage Economy Today’s guest, David Beckemeyer, is the host of "Outrage Overload," a podcast dedicated to exploring the outrage industry and finding solutions to toxic p…

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Ep 299 - Coup Save MMT with Sean St. Heart 1:08:26

28d ago1:08:26

1:08:26

**Our Substack brings every new episode of this podcast as well timely alerts about our book clubs and webinars and reminders for Tuesday night’s gatherings of Macro ‘n Chill. All this and more, straight to your inbox. Subscribe now: realprogressives.substack.com Recently, Steve appeared with host Sean St. Heart on Coup Save America, a weekly podca…

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Call Me a Real Time Rollercoaster Ride 32:01

1M ago32:01

32:01

This week, Dai and David discuss bipartisanship, Republican and Democrat policy positions, general election thoughts, and the sudden passing of Liam Payne. Support the show Patreon & Venmo: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.…

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Call Me Sending All My Love & Support (BONUS) 55:30

1M ago55:30

55:30

In this bonus episode, Dai and David talk about Paris Hilton, attending a live podcast recording, political yard signs, why we are voting the way we are voting, and much much more. Paris Hilton Sending Love & Support Support the show Patreon & Venmo: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edw…

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Ep 298 - YIMBYism is Code for Gentrification with David Fields 1:04:29

1M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

If NIMBY is the classist rejection of affordable housing ("Not in my back yard”), then YIMBY is sold as the progressive counter to it: “Yes, in my back yard; because I believe affordable housing should be widely available, even in my own neighborhood.” But of course, housing development has nothing to do with the needs of the poor or the working cl…

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Call Me Coming Out 34:09

1M ago34:09

34:09

Happy National Coming Out Day! This week, Dai and David share their coming out stories and answer a listener question about maintaining hope. I'm Gay, Not Stupid Instagram Video Support the show Patreon & Venmo: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.…

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Creating & Failing the 9/11 Generation w/Matthew Warshauer 1:01:39

1M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

To break our cycle of chaos, we need to understand how we got here. Sean’s Monologue: Free Speech Arrests Via Anti-Terrorism Laws Our guest today is Matthew Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University and author of the book Creating and Failing the 9/11 Generation: The Real Story of September 11. Matthew begins the inter…

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Ep 297 - Exposing the Titans of Capital with Peter Phillips 48:10

1M ago48:10

48:10

The titans of capital aren’t just the obscenely wealthy. They are the directors of transnational finance companies; they manage the money of the obscenely wealthy. Steve’s guest, political sociologist Peter Phillips, is the author of Titans of Capital: How Concentrated Wealth Threatens Humanity. The titans, he says, have doubled their AUM (assets u…

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Call Me Supporting the Bottom 36:06

2M ago36:06

36:06

This week, Dai and David discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, FEMA funding, domestic infrastructure, an NYPD subway shooting injuring four people, and much more. CORRECTION: David said that the NYPD spent $25,000,000 to stop $104,000 in fare evasion. The NYPD actually spent $150,000,000 EXTRA (in overtime) to stop $104,000 in fare evasion. Te…

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Call Me a Casserole Correspondent (VP Debate Recap Bonus) 35:50

2M ago35:50

35:50

In this bonus episode, Dai and David recap the Vice Presidential Debate held on October 1, 2024, between JD Vance (R) and Tim Walz (D). Biden/Harris Administration Deportation Numbers Support the show Patreon & Venmo: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.…

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Exploring Modern Monetary Theory with Steve Grumbine 1:30:00

1M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

“Are Progressives like 8-bit robots walking into walls when it comes to understanding economics?” Sean’s Monologue: Kamala Harris & Healthcare Today we welcome special guest Steve Grumbine, founder and CEO of the nonprofits Real Progressives and Real Progress in Action. Steve is here to tell us how Modern Monetary Theory could benefit the working c…

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Ep 296 - Caste, Class and the Capital Order with Charles Derber & Yale Magrass 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Steve’s guests are Charles Derber and Yale Magrass, authors of Who Owns Democracy: The Real Deep State and the Struggle Over Class and Caste in America. The concept of the deep state has been employed by different political ideologies, most recently the right under Trump. But its existence is real, and its service to the ruling class can be traced …

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Call Me Ethical and Moral with Lindsay Tallman 39:04

2M ago39:04

39:04

This week, Dai and David are joined by a friend of the podcast and an ethics and morality authority, Lindsay Tallman, MS, BCBA. They discuss how to remain ethical and moral in an unjust and amoral system. Managing Your Mental Health During a Presidential Election Season from McLean Support the show Patreon & Venmo: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitte…

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Ep 295 - Degrowth Through Social Movements with Erin Remblance 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

When people reject the concept of degrowth are they suggesting society continue to allow capital to ravage the earth? Are they saying the countries of the global North should continue exploiting and extracting from the global South? Are they pushing for more growth? Steve’s guest, Erin Remblance is an Australian researcher and activist who was spur…

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A New World Order: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Decline of US Hegemony 1:52:40

2M ago1:52:40

1:52:40

It’s hard to criticize any state these days when they ALL have skeletons in their closets. Sean’s Monologue: The US-China Relationship Today Sean is joined by Coup Save America’s good friend Toufic Sarieddine, a PhD graduate from Nagoya University whose research focuses on the hegemonic impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative on US hegemony arou…

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Call Me a Visionary Leader 48:34

2M ago48:34

48:34

Dai and David celebrate 75 episodes by answering a listener question: "Is Kamala a visionary leader?" They get into means testing, the role of voting, types of leadership, Paris Hilton, Big Freedia, and way more. Sit back, relax (if you can living in late stage c*pitalism), and enjoy the ride! Paris Hilton - BBA Big Freedia - Vote for Who You Want …

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Why Trump? Unpacking the Political Culture Behind the MAGA Movement with Dr. Douglas Giles 2:02:59

2M ago2:02:59

2:02:59

“We’re stuck with Trump because the United States created Trump.” Sean’s Monologue: From Neoliberalism to Trump Today, Coup Save America speaks with social philosopher Dr. Douglas Giles, the author of Why Trump? Why Some People Support Him—How the Rest of Us Can Respond. Dr. Giles is an assistant professor at Elmhurst University, where he researche…

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Ep 294 - Euthanizing Rentier Capitalism with Daniel Conceição 48:51

2M ago48:51

48:51

**Find a transcript of each week’s episode on our Substack, where we also offer links to resources discussed in the interview. Subscribe now at https://realprogressives.substack.com/ Daniel Conceição is back to discuss the social damage of rentier capitalism and the potential to address it through the insights of Modern Monetary Theory. Rentier cap…

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Call Me a Debate Recap 43:54

2M ago43:54

43:54

This week, Dai and David discuss the fashions, the hair, the one liners, and the policies (or lack thereof) of the 2024 Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. ABC News YouTube Video of the Debate FEC Public Funding for Jill Stein Support the show Patreon & Venmo: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads: @CallMeLimbo…

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Ep 293 - Big Brother Is Watching with Nolan Higdon 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

**Join us Tuesday evenings for Macro ‘n Chill, an informal gathering where we listen to and discuss this podcast. Register here for our September 10th session https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/29d4cc27-0123-4885-aaa8-6ff95947498d@7d53fbd0-6b43-4143-9400-6b0b36a25e55 Steve’s guest is Nolan Higdon, an author and expert in media literacy. They …

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Call Me Serving Pumpkin Spice Sermons 36:21

2M ago36:21

36:21

This week, Dai and David discuss pumpkin spice (yay or nay?), the Cheesecake Factory, Capri Sun packaging, Arizona Tea, Kamala's non-platform, the spiritual left, policing, and much more! Correction: David said there was a flavor of Capri Sun called "Pacific Cooler." The correct flavor is "Pacific Burst." (We take facts very seriously lol) Capri Su…

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Call Me Live from the March on the DNC (Bonus Interviews) 47:46

3M ago47:46

47:46

In this bonus episode, Dai and David share person on the street interviews that they conducted with folks attending the March on the DNC in Chicago, Illinois. Interviews were conducted on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Thank you so much to our guests for allowing us to interview you! Victoria Hinckley: Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society Instag…

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How Capitalism Killed The Middle Class w/Dan McCrory 1:59:18

2M ago1:59:18

1:59:18

If we stop using the “S” word, will more people embrace socialist ideals? Sean’s Monologue: The Neoliberal-Fascism Connection In this episode, Sean interviews Dan McCrory, an author of extraordinary diversity and depth. Dan has published books in many genres, but today we focus on his powerful work of non-fiction: Capitalism Killed the Middle Class…

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Call Me a Car Conversation (BONUS) 13:55

3M ago13:55

13:55

David and Dai are joined by "Friend of the Podcast and Executive Producer" Lindsay as they reflect on their immediate thoughts about the March on the DNC from Lindsay's car. Person on the street interviews from the March on the DNC will be posted soon too! Support the show Patreon & Venmo: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads: @CallM…

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Ep 292 - The Conflict of Class, Democracy & Universal Basic Services with Tony from 1Dime 1:45:16

3M ago1:45:16

1:45:16

Macro N Cheese brings you another twist. A couple of months ago, Steve appeared as a guest on 1Dime Radio in a two-part series that we’re now presenting as a single episode. Tony has been on our podcast several times, now Steve is on his turf. The result is a productive meeting of the minds. He and Steve both view the world through a Marxist lens, …

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