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Economic Update: The Rise and Fall of the USSR

In this episode, prof. Wolff delivers an in-depth analysis of the USSR, from its revolutionary beginnings in 1917 to its implosion in 1989.

The revolt of the fearless generation

Eight years after the Arab Spring caused little stir in Algeria, a new generation has since come of age and is taking on the old guard — but the problems run deep.

Energy commons: from energy transition to climate justice

Viewing energy as a common-held resource, rather than a privately-owned commodity, directly links production to consumption and re-engages our liability as energy users.

Economic Update: A New Labor Movement Rising

In this week’s show, prof. Wolff delivers updates on US economic nationalism, Trump’s tariffs, corrupt politicians, Mothers’ Day and more.

AMLO in office: from megaprojects to militarization

While hiding behind a mask of progressiveness, Mexican president AMLO is championing a neoliberal regime and promoting highly controversial megaprojects.

The hidden agenda behind corporate-led reforms

Do not fall for the corporate class’s offer to self-regulate. It is only interested in silencing criticism and expanding its own power and influence.

The trap of trickle-down anti-Islamophobia

Relying on state institutions as a bulwark against racism and Islamophobia obscures how the law itself reproduces intertwined hierarchies of race and class.

David Harvey’s Anti-Capitalist Chronicles: Ep. 17

What is needed to move beyond capitalism and what are the crucial aspects of the social struggle that will take place in the coming years?

Economic Update: Three Basic Kinds of Socialism

In this week’s show, prof. Wolff looks at three different kinds of socialism and which one might offer the best economic structure for the masses.

Economic Update: Understanding Marxism

This special edition of “Economic Update” is devoted to “Understanding Marxism,” the title of a short new book just published by Democracy at Work.