About this episode

Justin Rogers-Cooper joins David Parsons to discuss the contradictions in the global economy amidst ongoing wars and rising prices.

It's the best of times and the worst of times, as average Americans are paying more for pretty much everything while the stock market breaks records. What's up with that? Justin joins us this week to talk about the contradictions currently bracing up the global economy, as we map out how the Ukraine and Iran Wars are reshaping global power and the outlook for everything from gas and food prices to the "AI bubble." Plus, our usual speculations on the possibilities for progressive politics and leftist revolution within this particular social and economic climate. BUY BUY BUY or SELL SELL SELL? Click here for full episode!

People in this episode

Host: David Parsons

Guest: Justin Rogers-Cooper

Topics covered

• global economy
• Ukraine War
• Iran War
• progressive politics
• leftist revolution
• AI bubble
• economic contradictions

Keywords

• global economy
• Ukraine
• Iran
• progressive politics
• AI bubble
• food prices
• gas prices
• leftist revolution

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ukraine, Iran

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