Sirisha Naidu and Taki Manolakos host Economics For the People, a journey to explore the transformative power of economics when it is harnessed for the working classes, to advance social justice, and to create an inclusive and equitable society. It is an open invitation to participate in collectively shaping and reimagining an economy that prioritizes the needs and aspirations of the working classes, marginalized communities, and individuals of different gender expressions, sexualities, and abilities. The show features diverse voices, experiences and perspectives that often remain unheard in mainstream conversations about economics, markets and numbers.
EP15: The fires in Los Angeles and Syria
In our feature segment this month, Taki and Sirisha have a conversation with Professor Yasser Munif about the current state of the Syrian Revolution. From the beginning of the revolt in 2011, through the civil war, the fall of the Assad dynasty, to current political prospects: the mise en scene...