Ep 375 - (R)evolutionary Struggle with Steve Grumbine

About this episode

Steve Grumbine reflects on the evolution of his views and the political landscape, critiquing the electoral system and advocating for class consciousness.

** This week’s Macro ‘n Chill might shake us up. Some of us, at least. Come discuss the episode with the community. Tues, April 14, 8pm ET/5pm PT. Use this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PIf2VnjBS-mwX-Bd4BwWYQ In a solo episode, Steve sets out to describe and explain some of the shifts in direction for Real Progressives and the podcast, mirroring his own changing perspective. He reflects on a decade or more of championing Modern Monetary Theory, while grappling with a dawning realization. Despite MMT’s crystal clear insights into sovereign currency with the potential for popular federal programs and public investment, the political system itself is a scam. He describes a journey of discovery (yeah, we know that sounds corny) peeling away the layers to explain the Gilens and Page study and global events. Gaza, US foreign policy, austerity, racism, empire, ramping up of brutal law enforcement within the US... each question leads to another. Weekly guests for Macro N Cheese help provide answers. Significantly, they contribute to the building of an analysis. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Grumbine

Topics covered

• Modern Monetary Theory
• political system critique
• class consciousness
• US foreign policy
• austerity
• racism
• electoralism

Keywords

• Modern Monetary Theory
• politics
• electoralism
• class consciousness
• US foreign policy
• austerity
• racism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Real Progressives

Books & works: Gilens and Page study

Places: Gaza, US

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