Podcast - Economics For the People

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.

EP14: Deindustrialization and migration in rural Pennsylvania, the Trumpian moment

In our feature segment this month, Taki and Sirisha interviewed socialist blogger Carl Beijer (carlbeijer.com) in a wide ranging conversation about the Trumpian moment in the United States. In the Dollars and Sense Debrief, Chris Sturr speaks with journalist Kalena Thomhave about deindustrialization and immigration in the rural town of...

EP12: Analysis of the US Presidential Election, the Evolution of GOP Economic Policy

In our feature this month, we interview economist Richard Wolff about the US election that was held on November 5th. He emphasized many important points, including that in the context of the decline of US imperialism, the space has opened up for demagogues like Trump to rail against immigrants and cheap Chinese imports....

EP10: HUD Policy in Our Region, Who Finances the Democrats and Republicans

In our feature this month, we interview Ulysses "Deke" Clayborn, the administrator of HUD in the Great Plains Region, which includes Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska. We discuss housing policy, rent control, and affordability. In our Dollars and Sense Debrief, Chris Sturr interviews Chris Maisano and they unpack exactly who...