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Economics For the People
Economics For the People takes you on 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.
Cover art by Madhusree.
What happens to residents 40 years after a devastating gas leak? In our special feature we converse with Madhumita Dutta about enduring suffering of Bhopal’s residents, the courageous women who have been at the forefront of the fight for justice, and examine how industrial disasters persist within a profit-driven economic framework.
In this episode’s Econ 101 segment, we delve into the ways in which working people are affected by income and sales taxes. Additionally, in our D&S feature, Chris Sturr engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Tyler Bowman, a writer incarcerated in North Carolina, about the impact of profits on prison labor.
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Econ 101: Sales and Income Taxes with Sirsha and Taki (2:05 mins)
D&S Debrief: Chris Sturr and Tyler Bowman (14:30 mins).
Tyler Bowman, incarcerated writer serving in North Carolina. His first novel, Legacy of Stars, was published earlier this year and is available at Amazon.com Read Tyler’s Dollars and Sense article on which this interview is based. https://www.dollarsandsense.org/archives/2024/0324bowman.html
Special feature: 29:42 mins
Madhumita Dutta, Asst. Prof. of Geography, Ohio State University and volunteer of two decades with the International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal (https://www.bhopal.net/)
