These are semi-monthly reports in which Richard Wolff discusses recent economic and political events from a Marxist perspective. These are usually focused on topics relating to the United States....
These are semi-monthly reports in which Richard Wolff discusses recent economic and political events from a Marxist perspective. These are usually focused on topics relating to the United States.
This particular video diverges from that format in that there is no specific news event being discussed. He talks about McCarthyism and the decline of labor starting in the post-war period. He starts by discussing the forces that brought about the New Deal policies, why they were successful, and attempts to explain why similar ideas are taboo in today's political climate.
As exciting as that title is, I don't have time to watch a half-hour video based on nothing but a youtube link. Can we get some description of what this is and why it's worth watching or talking...
As exciting as that title is, I don't have time to watch a half-hour video based on nothing but a youtube link. Can we get some description of what this is and why it's worth watching or talking about?
It's a lecture by Professor Emeritus (retired) of Economics, Richard Wolff about the New Deal, Labour Unions and later rise of McCarthyism and how the legacy of that "leftist purge" still effects...
It's a lecture by Professor Emeritus (retired) of Economics, Richard Wolff about the New Deal, Labour Unions and later rise of McCarthyism and how the legacy of that "leftist purge" still effects today's economy and politics in the US.
These are semi-monthly reports in which Richard Wolff discusses recent economic and political events from a Marxist perspective. These are usually focused on topics relating to the United States.
This particular video diverges from that format in that there is no specific news event being discussed. He talks about McCarthyism and the decline of labor starting in the post-war period. He starts by discussing the forces that brought about the New Deal policies, why they were successful, and attempts to explain why similar ideas are taboo in today's political climate.
As exciting as that title is, I don't have time to watch a half-hour video based on nothing but a youtube link. Can we get some description of what this is and why it's worth watching or talking about?
It's a lecture by Professor Emeritus (retired) of Economics, Richard Wolff about the New Deal, Labour Unions and later rise of McCarthyism and how the legacy of that "leftist purge" still effects today's economy and politics in the US.
I don't know if it's possible to do this, but I think this topic should be moved to ~humanities.
In any case, a very interesting video!
Done. And properly tagged.
fixed, thanks