Democracy At Work - Richard Wolff

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The David Lin Report World On Brink Of War As U.S. Destroys Its Alliances | Richard Wolff🔒 Get 20% off DeleteMe by going to https://joindeleteme.com/DAVIDLIN and use code DAVIDLIN to protect your privacy!And 🔈 Listen to What the Hack?, an award-winning, true cybercrime podcast: https://pod.link/1571482669Richard D. Wolff, author, economics professor, and Co-Founder of Democracy At Work, discusses the decline of the American Empire, the shifting alliances around the world, and the future of NATO.*This video was recorded on January 20, 2026To get 5% off of your CoolWallet purchase, use my link: https://www.coolwallet.io/discount/davidcwSubscribe to my free newsletter: https://davidlinreport.substack.com/Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotif...

2026-01-2236 min

KPFA - Letters and Politics Richard Wolff on What the Government Shutdown MeansGuest: Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the New School University in New York City. Richard Wolff is the founder of Democracy at Work and host of the weekly national syndicated television and radio program Economic Update that airs weekly on KPFA. Professor Wolff is the author of several books including Understanding Capitalism. Photo: Wikimedia The post Richard Wolff on What the Government Shutdown Means appeared first on KPFA.

2025-09-3000 min

The David Lin Report US Empire Is ‘Over’: Richard Wolff On The Next Global ‘Policeman’, New AlliancesRemove your personal information from the web at https://joindeleteme.com/DAVIDLIN, use code DAVIDLIN for 20% offRichard Wolff, Co-Founder of Democracy At Work, claims that America is losing global power to China and that European fears about Russia are mostly political theater.Watch Prof. Wolff's last interview with David: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2Fv-CBDmfY*This video was recorded on September 26, 2025.Subscribe to my free newsletter: https://davidlinreport.substack.com/Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/510WZMFaqeh90Xk4jcE34sListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-david-lin-reportFOLLOW RICHARD D. WOLFF:Richard Wolff...

2025-09-2952 min

Give Them An Argument Richard Wolff and Ben Burgis Address a Socialist Conference in Mexico CityWe're back! This last weekend, Ben Burgis was at an international conference of socialist, communist, and labor parties in Mexico City hosted by the Partido del Trabajo (the smallest but furthest left of the three parties in Claudia Sheinbaum's coalition). He introduced Richard Wolff to the assembled delegates, and Wolff have a barn burner of a talk outlining just what's happened to American society in the last few decades. We share the video + Ben gives some background on the conference and gets into what the new season of GTAA this kicks off is going to look like....

2025-09-2953 min

The David Lin Report ‘Relentless Worsening Of Inequality’; End Of Capitalism Warns Economist | Richard WolffRichard Wolff, Co-Founder of Democracy At Work, argues that America faces growing inequality and economic problems made worse by unpredictable trade policies and dangerous government interference in private companies and the Federal Reserve.Watch David's last interview with Richard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lv6LmHD0QQ*This video was recorded on August 28, 2025.Subscribe to my free newsletter: https://davidlinreport.substack.com/Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/510WZMFaqeh90Xk4jcE34sListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-david-lin-reportFOLLOW RICHARD D. WOLFF:Richard Wolff website: https://www.rdwolff.comaTwitter (@profwolff): https://twitter.com...

2025-09-0452 min

Heartland Labor Forum Richard Wolff: How Will Trump’s Economic Plans Change Our Working Class?Economist Richard Wolff – podcaster, professor, Marxist and strong advocate for worker-owned cooperatives is more relevant today than ever. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum we’ll ask Rick Wolff […] The post Richard Wolff: How Will Trump’s Economic Plans Change Our Working Class? appeared first on KKFI.

2025-07-3059 min

WTFinance System Implosion as Western Empire Declines with Professor Richard WolffInterview recorded - 25th of July, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure to welcome back Professor Richard Wolff. Richard is a well-known critic of an alternative contemporary economic system, host of the Economic Update and Founding Director of Democracy at work. During our conversation we spoke about the economic outlook, continued escalation in our society, what needs to change, extreme politics and more. I hope you enjoy!1:08 - Introduction1:24 - Economic outlook19:22 - Continued escalation26:23 - What needs to change?29:07 - Socialist politicians32:17 - One message to takeaway?Richard D. Wolff is Professor of...

2025-07-2936 min

Upstream Marx's Capital Vol. 2 w/ Richard Wolff and Shahram AzharIn our inaugural episode on Marx's Capital, we took a deep dive into Capital Vol. 1, the first of three volumes on political economy written by Karl Marx in the late 19th century. Capital Vol. 1, though, is just the beginning—and unfortunately most people stop there. But Vol. 1 really just looks at one aspect of capitalism—how surplus value is produced. It doesn't dive into the entire circulation process—or what we refer to as the circuits of capital. Vol. 2 provides the full picture of how capitalism functions—and we've brought on two terrific guests to help us make sense of it al...

2025-07-291h 27 $Robinson\'s Podcast$

Robinson's Podcast 254 - The Yale US-China Forum: Slavoj Žižek, Richard Wolff, Yannis Varoufakis, Robin Visser, Yascha Mounk, Pei Wang, Daniel MattinglyIn this special episode, Robinson and Karl Zheng Wang co-host at the Yale US-China Forum. Return guests from the show include Slavoj Žižek, Richard Wolff, and Yascha Mounk. Slavoj Žižek is international director of the Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities at the University of London, visiting professor at New York University, and a senior researcher at the University of Ljubljana’s Department of Philosophy. Richard Wolff is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a visiting professor at The New School, where he works on economics in the Marxist tradition. Yascha Mounk is a Prof...

2025-07-062h 04

The Socialist Program with Brian Becker Trade War Will Be a ‘Colossal Blunder’ For U.S. w/ Prof. Richard WolffTrump's trade war against China is escalating, but so far it seems to have only facilitated a growing political and economic isolation of the United States. Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the real motives behind Trump’s seemingly chaotic tariff declarations, including how Greenland factors in, and what may lie ahead. Brian and Prof. Wolff also discuss Harvard’s refusal to cave to Trump’s threats to pull federal funding, and the wider role of elite universities in the United States. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work a...

2025-04-1630 min

2025-04-1630 min $Robinson\'s Podcast$

Robinson's Podcast 248 - Richard Wolff: Trump, Hitler, and the End of the American EmpireRichard Wolff is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a visiting professor at The New School, where he works on economics in the Marxist tradition. This is Richard’s eighth appearance on Robinson’s Podcast. In his last appearance, episode #243, he and Robinson discussed 2025 and the first weeks of Trump’s presidency, as well as what’s to come. More particularly, they discuss the irrelevance of Donald Trump, his domestic and global policies, China, narratives on the right and left, and the future of the United States. In this episode, they continue the discussion by divin...

2025-04-133h 11

Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté Richard Wolff on Trump’s Tariffs: “It’s a Crock!”This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.usefulidiotspodcast.comSubscribe for the full episode at the bottom of the page. Watch a free preview here:In a week of market turmoil, we need a real expert to explain WTF is going on with Trump, tariffs, reversals, and crashes. So we’re talking to Useful Idiot-favorite, economist Richard Wolff, who sheds light on a tumultuous week and gives a fascinating lecture on what Trump should be doing to save the economy, and why he won’t.Useful Idio...

2025-04-1150 min

Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté “It’s a Crock!” Richard Wolff on Trump’s TariffsGo to groundnews.com/useful for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through our link.Visit ProlonLife.com/USEFUL to claim your 15% discount and your $40 bonus gift.Go to our sponsor https://venice.ai/useful and use code useful to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using our code will get you 20% off a pro plan.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at http://betterhelp.com/USEFUL and get on your way to being your best self.Check out D...

2025-04-1150 min

The Chris Hedges Report The Economics of a Dying Empire (w/ Richard Wolff) | The Chris Hedges Report“These are levels of craziness that are part of the decline I suspect of all empires when they consume themselves,” Professor Richard Wolff says of America’s current situation in the outset of Donald Trump’s second term. He joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the history and rationale behind the decisions made by Trump and how it relates to the decline of the US empire. From tariffs to deregulation, Wolff says it is all erratic, uncoordinated and unpredictable, which are tangible signs of America’s decay. “You cannot tell people wh...

2025-04-1048 min

KPFA - Letters and Politics Richard Wolff on the Impacts and Chaos of Trumpenomicshttps://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#inbox/FMfcgzQZTVlkDVthzZZJBWJxPWqnRjNv?projector=1 Guest: Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus at University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Visiting Professor at The New School University in New York. Richard Wolff is the founder of Democracy at Work and host of the weekly national television and radio program Economic Update. Professor Wolff is the author of a number of books including Understanding Capitalism. The post Richard Wolff on the Impacts and Chaos of Trumpenomics appeared first on KPFA.

2025-02-2659 min

acTVism Podcast | english Prof. Richard Wolff - The Decline of the US Empire & Germany's EconomyIn this episode of The Source, our Senior Editor Zain Raza interviews University of Massachusetts Professor of Economics Emeritus Richard Wolff about the German economy in the context of larger geopolitical developments taking place around the world, including the war in Ukraine and the rise of the BRICS countries. In addition, a retrospective assessment of the West's policy of using economic sanctions to weaken Russia is undertaken. Finally, the emergence of AI is discussed and whether it will benefit humanity economically in the future. ABOUT RICHARD D. WOLFF: Richard D. Wolff is the founder of Democracy at...

2025-02-2240 min

Upstream Trade Wars and Tariffs w/ Richard WolffIf you know anything about the way the world works—and even more so if you're someone who's an expert in economics, political economy, etc.—then you'll know that the narratives and rhetoric coming out of the White House on a whole variety of topics is, well, with the kindest interpretation, confused. Some harsher critics might say these narratives do a violence to reality. And it's no different with the current discussion around tariffs: it's all bluster, bloviation, and, ultimately, theater. What are tariffs, how are they being deployed and weaponized, and why? If these are questions you'v...

2025-02-111h 29 $Robinson\'s Podcast$

Robinson's Podcast 243 - Richard Wolff: Donald J. Trump and the Decline of the United StatesRichard Wolff is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a visiting professor at The New School, where he works on economics in the Marxist tradition. This is Richard’s seventh appearance on Robinson’s Podcast. In his last appearance, episode #230, he and Robinson discussed Richard’s arguments against electing Donald Trump for president, as well as his analysis of the election. In this episode, Richard and Robinson talk about 2025 and the first weeks of Trump’s presidency, as well as what’s to come. More particularly, they discuss the irrelevance of Donald Trump, his domestic a...

2025-02-103h 40

The David Lin Report ‘Enormously Dysfunctional Catastrophe’ As Economy ‘Destabilizes’ | Richard WolffRichard Wolff, Founder of Democracy At Work, discusses Trump's Executive Orders, NAFTA at risk, the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, and the Russia-Ukraine War. *This video was recorded on January 22, 2025 Subscribe to my free newsletter: https://davidlinreport.substack.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/510WZMFaqeh90Xk4jcE34s Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-david-lin-report FOLLOW RICHARD D. WOLFF: Richard Wolff website: https://www.rdwolff.coma Twitter (@profwolff): https://twitter.com/profwolff Democracy At Work: https://www.youtube.com/@democracyatwrk FOLLOW DAVID LIN: X (@davidlin_TV): https://x.com/davidlin_TV TikTok (@davidlin_TV): https...

2025-01-2451 min

WTFinance The Collapse of the US Empire with Professor Richard WolffInterview recorded - 17th of December, 2024On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Professor Richard Wolff. Richard is a well-known critic of an alternative contemporary economic system, host of the Economic Update and Founding Director of Democracy at work.During our conversation we spoke about the economics of 2024, what to expect in 2024, the potential for another roaring twenties, the collapse of the US empire, actions to prevent such an event and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:30 - Economics of 202412:40 - Inwards looking...

2024-12-2140 min $Robinson\'s Podcast$

Robinson's Podcast 230 - Richard Wolff: The Final Case Against Donald J. TrumpPatreon: https://bit.ly/3v8OhY7 Robinson’s Fashion Empire: http://bit.ly/3XBKqO2 Richard Wolff is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a visiting professor at The New School, where he works on economics in the Marxist tradition. This is Richard’s fifth appearance on Robinson’s Podcast. In episode #127, he and Robinson discussed some of the most profound criticisms of capitalism; in #154, they focused on the myths surrounding Marxism and Marx himself; in #190 they covered the Israel-Palestine conflict from a Marxist perspective; and in...

2024-10-202h 00

The David Lin Report Brink Of 'Nuclear' Conflict, Middle East Escalates To 'All Out War' | Richard WolffTry InVideo for free at https://invideo.io/i/DavidLin and use the code DAVIDLIN50 to get 2x the video generation credits in your first month Richard Wolff, Founder of Democracy At Work, discusses the risks that the recent escalates in the Middle East pose to the rest of the world. *This video was recorded on September 25, 2024 Subscribe to my free newsletter: https://davidlinreport.substack.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/510WZMFaqeh90Xk4jcE34s Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-david-lin-report FOLLOW RICHARD D. WOLFF: Richard Wolff website: https://www.rdwolff.coma...

2024-09-2753 min

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff Capitalism vs Patriarchy W/Tess Fraad-WolffOn this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses the growing Labor movement and the nuclear disarmament movements in the United States; we will also examine the economic impacts of people under 50 not having nor wanting to have children; we highlight the UK Conservatives fearmongering claiming Free Speech is in danger from "cancel culture" and how anti "cancel culture" legislation was blocked by the new Labor gov't; We also discuss an Ohio court ruling that favors employers over the general public around boneless chicken that had bones. Finally, we end the show with an interview with psy...

2024-08-2030 min

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff Capitalism vs Patriarchy W/Tess Fraad-WolffOn this week's Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses the growing Labor movement and the nuclear disarmament movements in the United States; we will also examine the economic impacts of people under 50 not having nor wanting to have children; we highlight the UK Conservatives fearmongering claiming Free Speech is in danger from "cancel culture" and how anti "cancel culture" legislation was blocked by the new Labor gov't; We also discuss an Ohio court ruling that favors employers over the general public around boneless chicken that had bones. Finally, we end the show with an interview with psychotherapist T...

2024-08-2030 min

WTFinance The Economic Downturn Is Here with Professor Richard WolffInterview recorded - 9th of July, 2024On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming on Professor Richard Wolff. Richard is a well-known critic of an alternative contemporary economic system, host of the Economic Update and Founding Director of Democracy at work. During our conversation we spoke about his thoughts on the economy, why the US may not be the strongest economy, causes of economic inequality, direction of travel and more.0:00 - Introduction1:30 - Richard’s outlook on the economy?4:34 - United States strongest economy?9:56 - Si...

2024-07-1234 min

The David Lin Report U.S. Escalates ‘Nuclear’ Risk: World Stands On 'Edge' Of Destruction | Richard WolffRichard Wolff, Founder of Democracy At Work, discusses the recent escalations in Ukraine, the ongoing war in the Middle East, and how sanctions against Russia have backfired. Get 20% off on Doug Casey's "Crisis Investing" newsletter by using this link: CrisisInvesting.com/Davidlin Richard Wolff vs. Arthur Laffer debate: https://youtu.be/HWMlhAAfKcg?si=aZJU2... Capitalism Has 'Abandoned' The U.S.: https://youtu.be/o_pDOYyJamo?si=PRLbM... *This video was recorded on May 31, 2024 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/510WZMF... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... FOLLOW RICHARD D. WOLFF: Richard Wolff website...

2024-06-0358 min

History of Philosophy Audio Archive Richard Wolff - Marxism v. Capitalism: The Game Is Rigged“The impoverished families of the long-term unemployed strained to the point of dysfunction, communities deprived of viable economies, interrupted educations, lost skills: these and many more results of capitalism’s crisis will put difficult demands on governments for years." -Richard Wolff, Democracy at Work Richard Wolff is an economist and political theorist associated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the New Left. In this discussion, Wolff provides an unauthorized history of capitalism, discusses how corporate damages to society (or 'externalities' in the vernacular of the economics profession) are transferred to the population, how capi...

2024-05-261h 21

KPFA - Letters and Politics KPFA Special: Richard Wolff on US-China Dynamics and the New Global OrderGuest: Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the New School University in New York City. Richard Wolff is the founder of Democracy at Work and host of the weekly national syndicated television and radio program Economic Update that airs weekly on KPFA. The post KPFA Special: Richard Wolff on US-China Dynamics and the New Global Order appeared first on KPFA.

2024-05-2305 min

Ask Prof Wolff ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 04-08-2024In 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 take live questions from the audience on these and other economic and social topics. Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon co...

2024-04-1747 min

KPFA - Letters and Politics Inflation and the Economy with Richard Wolff. Then, Haiti’s Disaster CapitalismPart I. Inflation and the Economy Guest: Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus at University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Visiting Professor at The New School University in New York. Richard Wolff is the founder of Democracy at Work and host of the weekly national television and radio program Economic Update that airs on KPFA. Part II. Haiti’s Disaster Capitalism Guest: Jake Johnston is a Senior Research Associate at the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, D.C., and the author of Aid State: El...

2024-04-1059 min

Ask Prof Wolff ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 03-20-2024This 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 providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support als...

2024-03-2759 min

acTVism Podcast | english Prof. Richard Wolff: Economics of the Ukraine and Gaza Wars & the rise of Artificial IntelligenceIn this episode of The Source, we interview Professor Emeritus of Economics (University of Massachusetts) and founder of Democracy at Work, Richard Wolff, on the economic impact of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza on the global economy. We also assess the reasons for the economic downturn in Germany and take a look at the global rise of artificial intelligence and question whether society would benefit from it. ABOUT RICHARD D. WOLFF: Richard D. Wolff is the founder of Democracy at Work and host the show Economic Update. He is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts...

2024-03-1840 min

Ask Prof Wolff ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 03-06-2024Stay 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 insightful discussion, Prof. Wolff addresses a range of questions from the audience, providing deeper understanding and perspectives on these critical topics. Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us...

2024-03-0739 min

Ask Prof Wolff ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 02-21-2024 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 to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwo.... Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to yo...

2024-02-281h 00

Ask Prof Wolff ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 01-17-2024 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 to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwo.... Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to yo...

2024-02-2846 min

Ask Prof Wolff ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 12-13-2023Stay 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 to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwo.... Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to yo...

2023-12-2048 min

Ask Prof Wolff ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 11/8/2023Stay 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 to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwo.... Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you...

2023-11-1342 min

Ask Prof Wolff ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 11/1/2023Stay 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 to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwo.... Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you...

2023-11-0254 min

Ask Prof Wolff ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 10/25/2023Stay 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 to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwo.... Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you...

2023-10-2635 min

Ask Prof Wolff ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 10/11/2023Stay 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 to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwo.... Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to...

2023-10-1342 min

KPFA - Letters and Politics KPFA Special – Richard Wolff on The Economy and the Current Political LandscapeGuest: Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus at University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Visiting Professor at The New School University in New York. Richard Wolff is the founder of Democracy at Work and host of the weekly national television and radio program Economic Update. Image (C): Speak Out. The post KPFA Special – Richard Wolff on The Economy and the Current Political Landscape appeared first on KPFA.

2023-07-2659 min

The Katie Halper Show Susan Sarandon, Richard Wolff, Saru Jayaraman & Jenny AlmanzarTo hear the entire discussion with Professor Richard Wolff, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/richard-wolff-on-83613742 Susan Sarandon, Saru Jayaraman & Jenny Almanzar talk about the One Fair Wage campaign they're fighting for. Economist Richard Wolff talks about the debt ceiling. Saru Jayaraman is the President of One Fair Wage and Director of the Food Labor Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley. Saru is also the author of One Fair Wage: Ending All Subminimum Pay in America (The New Press, November 2021). https://onefairwage.site/ https://onefairwage.site/newyork Jenny Almanzar is a longtime...

2023-05-261h 14

Ask Prof Wolff The Many Interpretations of Marx A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I wrote an email response to someone who had a lot of strange ideas about Marx and all of the purported evil done in his name. He and others seem to hold Marx personally responsible for the crimes of Pol Pot, Stalin, Mao, et al. I've read a bit by and about Marx and listened to many lectures of those who hold him in high regard. Am I missing something?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work o...

2023-05-0308 min

Ask Prof Wolff The True Cost of Sanctions A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Are sanctions, which are detrimental to ordinary citizens, in some cases justified in order to try to pressure a government committing evil (like in the case of South Africa) to cease?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-04-2809 min

Ask Prof Wolff Can Capitalism Be Reformed? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Have you looked into the concept of Collective Capitalism as theorized by G. Means and its influence on Japan (which has the largest Communist Party not in control of the government)? Also, the public private relationship in Singapore's economy seems very different from the Western financial capitalist system. Are these various "Eastern" economic models something that would attract support from American workers rather than socialism? In another way, could concessions from capitalism like guarantees of long-term employment, market controls, social services, etc. be ways that capitalists retain private property rights and stymie s...

2023-04-2608 min

Ask Prof Wolff How Treasury Bonds Help Corporations and the Rich A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Please explain the role of the bond market (US Treasuries) in the failure of capitalism and democracy." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-04-2109 min

Living Stronger Longer (Your Best Life After 40)A Conversation with Richard Wolff of MEDFITNESS Strength TrainingHave been a long time fan of Richard's "MedFitness minute" quick videos that make salient points about health and exercise. And am impressed at his diligence of never missing a day! (as far as I know)Richard has a degree in nutrition and is a long time proponent of rational exercise. He is very knowledgeable and does a great job with his clients. For anyone near St. Charles, Illinois, you can get a free introductory session!for youtube video: https://youtu.be/AeENwQCvq3YThe MedFitness Blog is also an amazing resource:h...

2023-04-1950 min

Ask Prof Wolff Who Do Politicians Really Serve? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "It seems like you believe capitalists aren't just greedy and evil but in a system requiring them to do what they do. Is this also true of politicians who vote for and carry out incredibly destructive policies to human lives and the environment?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-04-1909 min

Ask Prof Wolff Lessons from France's Pension Struggle A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "In view of the French retirement proposals and the argument that fewer active workers are supporting more retired workers, can you address how changing demographics will affect world economies? I don't see that declining birth rates will change. It seems to make the current form of capitalism even more sustainable." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-04-1408 min

Ask Prof Wolff AI & ChatGPT - What are the Economic Impacts? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I am writing to seek your insights on the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, particularly with regards to its implementation by profit-driven companies. It is evident that AI technology has the potential to bring significant advancements in various sectors. However, there is a growing concern that AI's deployment by corporations focused solely on profit maximization may exacerbate wealth inequality, eliminate jobs, and displace workers. How do you view the current state of AI evolution and its impact on the labor market, especially considering the role of profit-driven companies in shaping AI...

2023-04-1210 min

Ask Prof Wolff The Impact of China on Small U.S. Businesses A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I am a pediatrician but like everyone in the medical field, we are tired of serving insurance companies and Medicine is not fun anymore. I wish we had public insurance as I don't see how health can go with profit. I am opening a small business. My question is, for us tiny companies: what will the future bring with a possible war with China? Aren't we the biggest losers here? We don't manufacture anything anymore! How can small businesses survive in current times? " This is Professor Richard Wolff's response.

2023-04-0709 min

Ask Prof Wolff The Illusion of Woke Economics A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Please discuss woke economics. I have seen YouTube clips using this term. After viewing a couple clips I concluded this is capitalism claiming to be the answer to the social problems caused by capitalism. Do I have that correct?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-04-0509 min

Ask Prof Wolff How Capitalism Distorts The Immigration Issue A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "What do you think about the left's view of immigration and why do you think that seems to be the consensus view? Why are most on the left so in support of immigration when it’s clear the working class seem to be rejecting it?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-03-3109 min

Ask Prof Wolff Is the U.S. Dollar in Trouble? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I'd love to hear your thoughts on what a world looks like if the US dollar loses its primacy. What does the "economy" look like in the USA? Will there be a huge collapse?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-03-2909 min

Ask Prof Wolff Why Democratic Workplaces Are Better for Work-Life Balance A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Are Americans ready for Democracy (at work or anywhere else)? I have been a volunteer in a non-profit for decades. We are a 12 step program and have plenty of participation in our weekly meetings. We are nominally democratic in that we ideally hold a monthly group conscience in which we can make simple decisions like whether to make a donation or purchase supplies or some of both. When such a meeting is announced, members scatter like roaches when the light goes on. They 'don't want to get involved.’ I have heard it is...

2023-03-2407 min

Ask Prof Wolff What Europe Got Wrong about Sanctions on Russia A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Why, in your opinion, did European countries go along with the USA on sanctions on Russia after the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year? Did European leaders miscalculate negative impacts that these sanctions will have on Europe or counted on some benefits that will be worth the losses? Are any benefits present?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-03-2210 min

Who Gets to Decide?Episode 0251 - Richard Wolff Thinks PROFITS are Theft, Here's Why He is WRONG!Capitalism and the free market are constantly being attacked by people who enjoy the benefits of these systems but then constantly criticize them. It's fine to criticize things but at least try to do it in a way that is honest and based in reality. It bothers me that some people put forth ideas that are really dangerous but do so by using caricatures and tapping into negative emotions. It's effective but very dishonest and manipulative. Join me today as we demonstrate this by critiquing Richard Wolff's critique of the profit system and entrepreneurship. At the very...

2023-03-2239 min

Ask Prof Wolff What Is Economic Nationalism? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I would like Prof to explain what the meaning of Economic Nationalism is and provide examples of past and present systems." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-03-1707 min

Ask Prof Wolff Does Our Education System Reinforce Capitalism? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "How could the education system transform under a worker-cooperative economy? What would schools look like for young children to young adults? How would it compare to a capitalist education system, which at least in some part, is designed to make us into workers for capitalists?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-03-1506 min

Ask Prof Wolff Can Profits Be Excluded From Food and Healthcare? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Would you agree that for large monopolistic industries that the entire society depends on for survival, like food, energy, defense, and health care, worker coops would not go far enough? If we're serious about our long-term survival, wouldn't we have to remove the profit motive entirely and give all citizens democratic control over these industries?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-03-1007 min

Ask Prof Wolff Why Does a Piece of Lumber Cost More Today Than It Did 10 Years Ago? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I don’t understand how inflation works. How can a 2x4 cost more than it did 10 years ago?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-03-0708 min

Ask Prof Wolff Why Do We Spend So Much on the US Military Industrial Complex? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "To what extent does the US Military Industrial Complex factor into the US economy as a whole? It seems like the US is at endless war and, in my opinion, there has to be a significant economic reason for this. Would the US economy take a great hit or maybe fall apart completely if not for the seemingly endless war profiteering?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-03-0307 min

Ask Prof Wolff Why Can't We Imagine Moving Past Capitalism? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "How should we answer when people say, 'capitalism is the only way there is, nothing else works.' How do we live without earning and profiting from our working and, in doing this, making ourselves prosperous from our own industry and ideas?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-03-0107 min

Macrodose The Rise and Fall of American Capitalism w/ Professor Richard WolffFULL EPISODE available at: patreon.com/Macrodose MACRODOSE EXTRA takes you behind the scenes to go in-depth with some of the leading voices from the world of economics. Subscribe today to hear our recent interviews with Greek politician Yanis Varoufakis, labour journalist Sarah Jaffe, and former finance trader Gary Stevenson. You’ll also gain access to our upcoming interviews with author Rosie Collington and FT reporter Yuan Yang. Our guest today is Professor Richard Wolff. Professor Wolff is Economics Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Pr...

2023-02-2810 min

Ask Prof Wolff How Do Austerity Politics Impact Policing? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "From a Marxist economic perspective, can you explain how austerity politics and austerity measures eventually lead to over-policing?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-02-2408 min

Ask Prof Wolff What Happens to the Stock Market After Capitalism? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I, as a socialist myself, agree with the socioeconomic model that you advocate, with worker-owned cooperatives substituting today's private businesses. However, making the actual changes, reforms and, if you like, revolution, would also bring an end to stocks, stock-based companies, and the stock market. I can't get my head around how we actually get rid of the capitalist stock markets without letting the state take over with force or having the capitalists cause big damages to the economy as an act of revenge. What should we do with the stock market?"

2023-02-2208 min

Ask Prof Wolff BlackRock, Homeownership and Reverse Mortgages A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Based on the content that I consume, my expectation is that factions of the 1% like BlackRock intend to own all family housing in America and rent it to us. The prices of homes going down paired with higher interest rates makes the game even more favorable for those who can buy these properties in one payment. My question is, how will these parasites intercept houses from young people who are expecting to inherit their parent's home? Is there a mechanism for them to do that?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's...

2023-02-1707 min

Ask Prof Wolff Fascism, Keynesianism, and Military Spending A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "As we see billions once more go to Ukraine, as we have seen trillions upon trillions go to wars since WWII, isn't it correct to say that Military-Keynesianism is fascism? Technocratic fascism? If so, why? And if not, why not? A Boeing factory in every state, not to mention other military contractors that pay off the coin-operated politicians signifies fascist to me." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-02-1506 min

Ask Prof Wolff Understanding Surplus & Capitalism’s Abuse of It A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Can there be another segment about surplus and economic sinks? If capital has to increase all the time, why is there a surplus? And if there is a surplus, why can't we spend it on social programs like health care and infrastructure?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-02-1009 min

Ask Prof Wolff How To Get People on the Right to Hear Your Arguments A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "The war of ideas is real and, as often as I can, I engage with opposing ideas. From my perspective, I find that socialistic approaches to most social/economic issues check the box of many of the purported ideals of my more/less conservative neighbors, however, I cannot pierce the armor of their preconceptions. I'm tired of blaming their propaganda consumption. I want to affect their actions, not blame their cause. How can we overcome this deterrence? The cold hard merit of my arguments is not enough to overcome their insulation. Is...

2023-02-0805 min

Ask Prof Wolff Is Capitalism a Religion? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Is capitalism a religion? Has it become the established religion of the United States?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

2023-02-0308 min

Ask Prof Wolff Capitalism is Unstable…and It’s Designed That Way A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Are any complex systems eternally homeostatic? Cyclic behavior is a euphemism for millions of people will lose their jobs and homes, quit school, etc. I don't think that anyone imagines an economic system sans fluctuations. That would be truly Utopian. Or dystopian rather because fluctuations can be rightly considered a healthy feature of complex systems. But my overall impression in listening to professor Wolff is that these instabilities are borne in no small measure from the fundamental tensions that constitute the employer/ employee relationship." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response.

2023-02-0108 min

Ask Prof Wolff Why Retired Individuals Are Critical For Social Change A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Hello, I am an officially retired person, although I continue to work on projects in the arts, in part to supplement Social Security and in part as a labor of love. I often feel that I am somewhat excluded from the critical effort I see here to remake our work lives. What role can seniors play? We do, after all, possess lifetimes of experience." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/d...

2023-01-2707 min

Ask Prof Wolff Shouldn’t We Have a Political Party That Isn’t Capitalist? A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I was wondering if there has ever been a political party that focuses primarily on the formation, maintenance and sustenance of worker co-ops? My understanding is that worker co-ops are all inclusive by design and would include folks that have been marginalized by society (i.e. people of color, women, gay folks, etc). Would it be useful to develop a political party in the U.S. whose primary focus would be on worker co-ops?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff...

2023-01-2507 min

Ask Prof Wolff Why Yale and Other Non-Profits Should Be Called "Tax-Exempt"A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "One issue I hope Prof. Wolff might address is a comparative analysis of the role of for-profit vs. non-profit corporations. For example, in the recent shows on inflation, he notes that raising prices by the employer is motivated by profit maximization. This dynamic can't play an obvious role for a non-profit, but they could raise prices to maximize the salaries of high-ranking corporate employees. But do they? Alternatively, would we be better off with more non-profits? The big picture here would be invaluable." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response.

2023-01-2007 min

Ask Prof Wolff Consumer Co-ops vs. Worker Co-opsA Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "You’re known as an advocate of worker cooperatives. However, back in the 19th century, Friedrich Engels (as well as Eduard Bernstein, the father of Democratic Socialism) was very skeptical of worker cooperatives because of the power the workers at a company could still have over the general public to whom they were not responsible to, meaning they could still, for example, create a monopoly, jack up prices, and engage in protectionist tactics. Instead, Engels and Bernstein preferred consumer cooperatives, in which the public that patronized the business would be the ones to...

2023-01-1806 min

The Watchdog Economist Richard Wolff: Sanctions Against Russia, Inflation & Class WarThe MintPress podcast, “The Watchdog,” hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist Lowkey, closely examines organizations about which it is in the public interest to know – including intelligence, lobby and special interest groups influencing policies that infringe on free speech and target dissent. The Watchdog goes against the grain by casting a light on stories largely ignored by the mainstream, corporate media. European countries, as well as the United States, continue to be imperiled by an economic crisis following the imposition of sanctions on Russia. The policy has backfired spectacularly and has had worse economic ramifications on thos...

2022-09-121h 10

Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté Richard Wolff Doesn't Want to Scare You But...Become a Useful Idiot for extended interviews and bonus content at http://usefulidiots.substack.com Click here for the full episode: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/extended-episode-richard-wolff-doesnt?r=je5va&s=w&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Finally! A Marxist economist you can show to your parents and say “See?” Class is in session with economics Professor Emeritus Richard Wolff. He’s here to teach us about inflation, what steps could be taken to tame it, and why the hell no one’s doing anything about it. He doesn’t want to scare you with the alarming future our leaders ar...

2022-07-0845 min

CounterPunch Radio Richard WolffThis week Eric welcomes back to CounterPunch economist, author, and scholar Richard Wolff to discuss the state of the US and global economy. Prof. Wolff provides his analysis of the inflation issue and what banks, corporations, and the US Government can and should (but probably won’t) do. Eric and Richard also discuss unemployment, interest rates, the crypto collapse, the future of the US dollar as a global reserve currency, and much more. Don’t miss the latest CounterPunch Radio! The post Richard Wolff appeared first on CounterPunch.org.

2022-07-0747 min

The Deprogram Teaser: Episode 34 - Line Goes Down (Ft. Dr. Richard Wolff) This episode is now available 1 week early on Patreon! Support the show, get benefits, and help us stay as independent as possible by telling sponsors to f*ck off: https://www.patreon.com/TheDeprogramWe encourage you to check out Dr. Richard Wolff's work at all of the links below:Democracy at Work Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/democracyatwrkDemocracy at Work Website: http://democracyatwork.infoDr. Wolff's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardDWolff/featuredDr. Wolff's website: https://www.rdwolff.com/Dr...

2022-06-2702 min

The Katie Halper Show Richard Wolff on Ukraine, Sanctions & WarListen to the patreon-only interview here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/prof-richard-65362957 Economist Richard Wolff talks about Ukraine, Russia, sanctions, and why this moment is similar to World War One. Richard Wolff is the host of #EconomicUpdate, Professor of Economics Emeritus at @UMassAmherst, visiting professor at The New School, founder of @democracyatwrk and the author of several books including Democracy at Work, Understanding Marxism, and Capitalism Hits the Fan: The Global Economic Meltdown and What to Do About It. He's been called "America's most prominent Marxist economist" by The New York Times.

2022-04-2039 min

Give Them An Argument Season 3 Episode 41: Richard Wolff Debates Branko Marcetic on Vaccine MandatesTwo of our favorite guests (Prof. Richard Wolff and Jacobin Staff Writer Branko Marcetic) return to hash out a disagreement on vaccine mandates. Prof. Wolff is critical of such mandates on workers' rights grounds while Branko has strongly endorsed them in Jacobin. Ben Burgis is, just this once a moderator instead of a participant in a debate.Before the debate, Ben chats with the GTAA crew about his article in The Nation on Daniel Muessig, who's about to head to federal prison for 5 years for non-violent cannabis offenses:https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/muessig-biden-marijuana-pardon/

2022-04-152h 05

KPFA - Letters and Politics Richard Wolff on a New Era of Financial Warfare Guest: Richard Wolff is a renown Marxist economist and host of Economic Update. He also teaches at the New School University and is the co-founder of Democracy At Work. Photo credit: Richard Wolff at the People’s Forum, 2018. The post Richard Wolff on a New Era of Financial Warfare appeared first on KPFA.

2022-03-2159 min

Peaceful Political Revolution in America S1 E8 The Sickness is the System with Richard WolffWelcome back to the Peaceful Political Revolution in America podcast.It has been pointed out on this podcast by more than a few people, that our Constitution is as much an economic or class document, as it was a political one. For starters, our colonial era Constitution was designed to protect the interests of the slavocracy, to favor the individual accumulation of wealth and property over the collective well-being of society. In short, the framers created a political system to protect their interests. We see the economic impacts of that system a...

2022-01-1858 min

The Katie Halper Show Richard Wolff & Matt BruenigFull chat with Richard Wolff is here (https://www.patreon.com/posts/audio-richard-61093872) This episode of the Katie Halper show combines two interviews! One with Richard Wolff and one with Matt Bruenig. Richard Wolff is the host of #EconomicUpdate, Professor of Economics Emeritus at @UMassAmherst, visiting professor at The New School, founder of @democracyatwrk and the author of several books including Democracy at Work, Understanding Marxism, and Capitalism Hits the Fan: The Global Economic Meltdown and What to Do About It. He's been called "America's most prominent Marxist economist" by The New York Times. Matt Bruenig is the founder of...

2022-01-1550 min

The Nomiki Show The Sickness IS The System w/Professor Richard WolffNomiki Konst speaks with Professor Richard Wolff about the past, present and future of our current system, providing insight and framing that is unfortunately absent in the American mainstream discourse. Richard D. Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he taught economics from 1973 to 2008. He is currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University, New York City. Link to Professor Wolff's website: https://www.rdwolff.com/ Link to Professor Wolff's books: https://www.democracyatwork.info/books As always, stay in solidarity.

2021-10-3132 min

The Marianne Williamson Podcast Economist Richard WolffEconomist and Professor Richard Wolff analyzes the deficiencies of modern capitalism, articulating the benefits of a socialist system and the road to a more equitable society. He promotes not a radical shift in economic system, but a gradual transformation involving a shift in consciousness from profits before people to people above all else. Listen to the full TRANSFORMING Capitalism Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3BjzGai Subscribe to Marianne's Substack, TRANSFORM: MarianneWilliamson.Substack.com Follow Richard Wolff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/profwolff Learn more about Richard Wolff: https://www.rdwolff.com

2021-08-281h 01

Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy Radicals Richard Wolff talks about the Economy (G&R 99)Green and Red Podcast had a great conversation with Professor Richard Wolff (@profwolff) about economic theories, the vital role of the government in subsidizing and supporting corporations and banks, China's economic strength, how the Federal Reserve creates money for people who already have great wealth, growing inequality, and the continued importance of Karl Marx. A lifelong professor of economics, Richard D. Wolff is a well-known critic of contemporary capitalism and the leading proponent of an alternative economic system based on Worker Self-Directed Enterprises (WSDEs). He is the host of Economic Update, and has been interviewed on several pop...

2021-07-201h 11 $It\'s Not Just In Your Head$

It's Not Just In Your Head #041: What is capitalism and why should you care? (ft. Richard Wolff)Marxian economist Richard Wolff joins us for this episode to help us define our terms. What do we mean when we use words like capitalism, socialism, and communism? Wolff begins his explanation by describing different kinds of relationships and tensions between who has owned property throughout history and who has not. Relationships between slave owner and slave, feudal lord and serf, and capitalist employer and employee, all share some commonalities through history and during each historical period there have been both supporters and critics of each economic system. Wolff explains that although in the US, Karl Marx has been...

2021-05-171h 45

Krystal Kyle & Friends Episode 17 Audio: Professor Richard WolffWe were very excited to welcome Professor Richard Wolff to Krystal Kyle & Friends this week. As a prominent Marxist economist and a prolific writer on the crises of capitalism, Professor Wolff is someone we always look forward to hearing from — we know many of you probably feel the same way. That’s why we couldn’t wait to get him on the show to discuss Modern Monetary Theory, how the Biden admin is measuring up to expectations, and even more. If you’re familiar with Professor Wolff’s work, you won’t be surprised to hear that in...

2021-04-252h 02

Total Liberation 63. COVID-19 and the End of Capitalism w. Dr. Richard WolffRundown Mexie talks with Marxian economist, Dr. Richard Wolff, about COVID-19, the current economic recession, and the prospects for a post-capitalist future. Prof. Wolff argues that democratizing our workplaces from the ground up is critical to building that future. Sources and Links Democracy at Work: https://www.democracyatwork.info/ Democracy at Work on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/democracyatwrk/ Prof. Richard Wolff […]

2021-03-251h 23

The Socialist Program with Brian Becker Capitalism in Crisis: How the Capitalists Drive U.S. Government Policy [feat. Richard Wolff]On the first episode of The Socialist Program's weekly segment "Capitalism in Crisis" with Prof. Richard Wolff, we discuss how Wall Street rules Washington and tailors government policy to suit their own needs. These include outsourcing, "free trade" agreements and union-busting. Plus, we discuss Janet Yellen, Biden's choice for Treasury Secretary, and what workers can expect from a Biden administration. Brian and Prof. Wolff talk about the history of how the labor and socialist movements have organized to press demands and win concrete gains no matter who is in office. Richard Wolff is the co-founder of the...

2020-11-2732 min

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal Richard Wolff on Black Lives Matter, Defunding the Police, and 3rd wave SocialismRichard Wolff discusses the foundations of Marxist economics, the relevance of Black Lives Matter, defunding the police, and the prospects of a third‑wave socialism. He examines historical Marxist ideas, contemporary activism, and policy proposals while questioning institutional biases.- 0:00 - Humility as condition for scholarship- 4:04 - How Wolff became a Marxist economist- 14:14 - West’s fear of Marxism- 17:36 - Taboo of Marxism and education- 23:58 - Definitions of Marxism, Socialism, Communism- 36:02 - The “third phase” of Socialism- 40:10 - Different experiments of Communism- 42:22 - Marx on worke...

2020-08-281h 58

High Intensity Business Richard Wolff - How To Price And Package High Intensity TrainingRichard J. Wolff, RD, LDN (@myMEDFITNESS) has dedicated his life to helping people live well. He is an entrepreneur, writer and founder of MEDFITNESS, the company that created On Demand Strength Training ™. Richard earned a degree in nutritional science from the College of Health and Human Sciences at Northern Illinois University. He completed an internship in Medical Nutrition Therapy at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. Richard is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN). He is an adjunct faculty in the graduate school at Northern Illinois University and serves on their Health and Wellness Ad...

2018-07-051h 09

Majority Villain Richard Wolff Cuts the Sh*tListen to Richard Wolff say “shit”, like, a half-dozen times. Seriously, it’s amazing. Professor Wolff gets open about his formative years growing up with immigrant parents who escaped Germany during WWII and shares how their experiences helped shape his criticism of American politics and Capitalism. While Wolff begins by telling us the key for knowing if the economy is improving or not, he finishes this extremely humanist discussion by reflecting on how the Vietnam War shaped him more than anything else. Richard Wolff is the host of Economic Update, a radio show airing nationwide discussing all the way econom...

2017-05-1348 min

Smart People Podcast Dr. Richard Wolff - Capitalism is Broken. Here is the Solution. Our guest this week believes capitalism is broken, and he makes a pretty good argument to support this. He explains how capitalism as a system has spawned deepening economic crisis alongside its bought-and-paid-for political establishment. Neither of these outcomes serves the needs of our society. Our guest this week believes he has the solution - a cure for capitalism. In this episode, world renowned economist, Dr. Richard Wolff, offers a fair critique of capitalism and advocates for a worker cooperative based economy. This solution requires the institution of genuine economic democracy, starting with workers directing their own workplaces, as the...

2016-12-0658 min

Growl Growl #1: Richard Wolff on the TPP and Vanishing Higher Ed Careers“Economic Update with Richard D, Wolff” airs on Greylock Nation weekly on Friday mornings at 10 EST and repeats on the following Monday at 2 p.m. EST. Long before I had the chance to have a conversation with Richard Wolff about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, I heard him speak on an episode of Alternative Radio, entitled “Capitalism: Fantasies & Realities.” I was, I thought at the moment the show came on, not in the mood to hear another dry diatribe against an economic system that has so obviously blown a gasket. The facts were plain. The evidence was all around us, and...

2016-09-261h 06

Reform the Money Richard Wolff — Capitalism Hits the Fan: The Global Economic Meltdown and What Can be Done About ItOn October 24th, 2009, Richard Wolff shared his analysis and solutions at a public forum and film screening of "Capitalism Hits the Fan: The Global Economic Meltdown and What Can be Done About It" in Hamden, CT, sponsored by Between The Lines Radio and Squeaky Wheel Productions. <embed allowscriptaccess="never" bgcolor="#ffffff" flashvars="playerMode=embedded" height="27" quality="best" src="http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.rdwolff.com/download/sites/default/files/Capitalism_Hits_the_Fan_Talk102409.mp3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" wmode="window"></embed><br...

2009-10-2308 min

Reform the Money Richard Wolff — Global Research News hour (TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009)GUEST:Richard Wolff is Economics Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, now teaching in Manhattan at the New School University and Brecht Forum. He also writes, lectures, and makes documentaries on the global economic crisis with a new film just out. For over 40 years, Wolff has been well known for his work on Marxian economics, economic methodology, and class analysis. His new film and views on the current economic crisis will be discussed. <embed allowscriptaccess="never" bgcolor="#ffffff" flashvars="playerMode=embedded" height="27" quality="best" src="http...

2009-07-0608 min