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Activist #MMT - podcastEp109[1/2,1/4]: Jackson Winter: Polanyi's Great Transformation (layperson discussion)Welcome to episode 109 of Activist #MMT. Today I talk with Jackson Winter, about the 2001 edition of Karl Polanyi's 1944 book, The Great Transformation. Jackson is co-writer and editor for PEGS Institute, which is a project to demystify and explain some commonly misunderstood realities of the modern world. Here’s their YouTube channel. (A link to all four parts in the series can be found near the top of this post: A summary of Polanyi's Great Transformation (with many sources to learn more). A list of the audio chapters in this episode can be found at the bottom of th...2022-02-201h 04
Activist #MMT - podcastEp107[2/3]: Jonathan Wilson: "Cool Stuff" and the reality of the petrodollar (cascade of liabilities)Welcome to episode 107 of Activist #MMT. Today's part two of my three-part conversation with lawyer and independent economics researcher Jonathan Wilson, on the reality of the petrodollar or reserve currency, focusing on his unique and easy-to-understand "Cool Stuff" hypothesis. Jonathan's article on the topic can be found on pmpecon.com. Here's a direct link: The Cool Stuff Hypothesis Versus the Petrodollar. Jonathan’s post is featured in this new #MMT resource post, which debuts today: The reality of exchange rate determination (sources to learn more). The Cool Stuff hypothesis is a realistic look at how and why a...2022-02-061h 05
historiclyThe Counter Revolutionary History of Suburbs with Jane Ball and Jeff (Not That) Epstein Starting soon after the Russian revolution, we saw the advent of the suburbs. These suburbs served a counter-revolutionary purpose. They were deliberate effort by the government to prevent a similar kind of popular uprising. This was done primarily and essentially by dangling a nice home in the faces of white people, and by keeping black and brown people out via redlining and discriminatory ordinances. So not only was this country built long ago on the backs and with the blood of black and brown people, that virulent racism continues today in active policy, all around...2021-05-2856 min
historiclyPolice State for Black & Brown People: Part 2Today is part two of my two part conversation with Shavone Torres, a core person for Black Lives Matter New Jersey and network rep for BLM national in the United States. Shavone describes her view of what happened to George Floyd, the hundreds of years of systemic racism that preceded it, and the protests and largely performative responses by companies, government, and the president. Finally, we discuss the differences between acknowledging one’s complicity in society's ills, and doing something about it. This is the second part of a two-part conversation. This interview was hosted by Jeff Epstein, who is...2020-09-041h 03
historiclyPolice State for Black & Brown People This is part one of a two-part conversation. This interview was hosted by Jeff Epstein, who is also the host of the podcast Activist #MMT (Twitter, Facebook, web). This interview was recorded on June 17, 2020.Today I talk with Shavone Torres, a core person for Black Lives Matter New Jersey and network rep for BLM national in the United States. Shavone describes her view of what happened to George Floyd, the hundreds of years of systemic racism that preceded it, and the protests and largely performative responses by companies, government, and the pre...2020-08-261h 00
historiclyAnatomy of a Revolution - Part 2Podcast by (the non-billionaire, non-pedophile, non-dead) Jeff Epstein for Historic.ly, in Pittman, New Jersey. You can find Historic.ly on the web, Twitter, and Facebook. You can find Jeff at Citizens’ Media TV on Twitter, Facebook, and on the web. Music by Wreck Tech, who can be found on SoundCloud and Spotify.Listen to part 1 Today I talk with creator and host, Esha Krishnaswamy. In this two-part episode, Esha opens my very naïve eyes to the difference between official rules and true justice.The political revolution, which began when Bernie Sanders declared his...2020-03-071h 03
historiclyAnatomy of a Revolution - Part 1Podcast by (the non-billionaire, non-pedophile, non-dead) Jeff Epstein for Historic.ly, in Pittman, New Jersey. You can find Historic.ly on the web, Twitter, and Facebook. You can find Jeff at Citizens’ Media TV on Twitter, Facebook, and on the web. Music by Wreck Tech, who can be found on SoundCloud and Spotify.Today I talk with creator and host, Esha Krishnaswamy. In this two-part episode, Esha opens my very naïve eyes to the difference between official rules and true justice.The political revolution, which began when Bernie Sanders declared his candidacy in 2015, is today a move...2020-03-061h 15
historiclyHOW STEVE MNUCHIN MADE ME A BETTER COMEDIAN with Graham ElwoodGRAHAM ELWOOD: Podcast by (the non-billionaire, non-pedophile, non-dead) Jeff Epstein for Historic.ly, recorded August 31, 2019, in Pittman, New Jersey. You can find Historic.ly on the web, Twitter, and Facebook. You can find Jeff at Citizens’ Media TV on Twitter, Facebook, and on the web. Music by Wreck Tech, who can be found on SoundCloud and Spotify.An interview with Graham Elwood, progressive stand-up comedian and video journalist. Graham talks about how he was foreclosed upon, how that led him to start speaking truth to power, and how that decision has affected his comedy and ca...2019-11-081h 01
historiclyDeath Panels and #DannyStrong with Scott DesNoyers#DANNYSTRONG: OUR GOVERNMENT AND FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE LET PEOPLE DIE.Scott Desnoyers, interviewed by (the non-pedophile, non-billionaire, non-dead) Jeff Epstein for Historic.ly. Recorded August 7, 2019. You can find Historic.ly on the web, Twitter, and Facebook. You can find Jeff at Citizens’ Media TV on Twitter, Facebook, and on the web. Music by Wreck Tech, who can be found on SoundCloud and Spotify.Copy edited by Ben SzioliOn May 9, 2019, Scott Desnoyers saw a Facebook post from his son. It had a picture of a body of water from the inside of a truck, ac...2019-10-081h 03
historiclyThe Retirement Heist With (the non-dead & Non-pedophile) Jeffrey EpsteinRETIREMENT HEIST: AMERICAN PENSIONS AND THE ART OF BEING EVILPodcast by (the non-billionaire, non-pedophile, non-dead) Jeff Epstein for Historic.ly, recorded August 16-20, 2019. You can find Historic.ly on the web, Twitter, and Facebook. You can find Jeff at Citizens’ Media TV on Twitter, Facebook, and on the web. Music by Wreck Tech, who can be found on SoundCloud and Spotify.Copy edited by Ben SzioliEditor’s note: page numbers (“[9]”) are provided for those interested in more information on specific statements.In 1999, pension funds at most large corporations were fully fu...2019-09-111h 10