Economic Update: Comedy and Tragedy of Capitalism
[S10 E12] New
On this week's show, Prof. Wolff presents updates on capitalism's failures exposed by the Coronavirus; Sanders and the re-entry of socialism...READ MORE
Pandemic Economics
Prof. Richard Wolff talks about Pandemic Economics on The Zero Hour with RJ Eskow.
Read moreStocks Fluctuate amid Virus Outbreak
Richard Wolff discusses the Federal government injecting money to the U.S. economy, while 30 million people could be unemployed as a result of layoff or reduction in work hours.
Read moreFor Profit System Can't Provide Healthcare During Pandemic
Dr. Professor Richard Wolff joined Thom Hartmann and talked about the economic place we find ourselves in and what may happen in the future. We need reforms – will we see them happen?
Read moreGovernment Response to the Coronavirus on KPFA
Prof Wolff discusses the government response to the Coronavirus and takes questions from callers on March 19th, 2020 on KPFA's Letters and Politics with Mitch Jeserich. Listen to the interview here.
Read moreTrump Acts on Coronavirus but "It's too Little and too Late"
Prof. Richard Wolff discusses the economic impact of the coronavirus on Loud & Clear with Brian Becker and John Kiriakou. Listen to this interview on Loud & Clear
Read moreRichard Wolff: This is like nothing ever experienced
Prof. Richard Wolff joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the Trump administration’s enormous stimulus package and whether it can resolve the current financial crisis. He argues that “we are in a situation for which no precedent exists.” He also points out that we are seeing the economic results of failing to prepare for the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreFinancial Markets Plunge over COVID-19 Pandemic
Prof Wolff discusses the falling stock market after the central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel fears over anti-virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel.
Read moreEconomic Update: Capitalism, Jobs & Depressed People
[S10 E11] New
On this week's episode of EU, Prof. Wolff presents updates on Vancouver, BC, taxing its richest; JP Morgan Chase recognizes climate change threat and market's failure to cope; ways money shapes US politics today and why US women's soccer gender discrimination lawsuit helps all soccer players vs profit-driven soccer federation. The second half of the show features an interview with psychotherapist Tess Fraad-Wolff on why our jobs get us depressed and what to do about it. Watch it now.
Massive WWII Style Mobilization Needed to Combat Global Panic
Prof. Wolff discusses how the U.S. needs public enterprise to create structural changes to the economy for the American working class.
Read moreIs Bernie Sanders the President We Need in a Pandemic Like This?
In the face of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S.’ extreme wealth inequality, lack of nationalized health care system, lack of a federal paid sick leave law, and other related issues have shown the nation’s severe vulnerability. In this dangerous new world, we just happen to be in the middle of a critical primary election where one of the two front runners is a self-described democratic socialist who has been touting Medicare-for-All as the central plank of his domestic policy. Is Bernie Sanders the President we need in a pandemic like this?
Read moreIs America on Edge of Recession?
Between the Corona Virus, the price of oil and an already unstable economy, America might be on the edge of the next great Republican recession.
Read moreMarkets Hit Bear Territory Amid Stock Swing
Markets are back in bear territory as the stock roller coaster continues its ride. Prof. Wolff breaks down what role the ongoing oil crisis is playing in situation.
Read moreGlobal Capitalism: March 2020 Live Economic Update
Economy, Stock Market, The Election and Coronavirus
Prof Wolff joins Loud and Clear to talk about the fluctuating market, Bernie Sanders, and the Corona Virus pandemic.
Read moreEconomic Update: Using Unemployment Against Workers
[S10 E10] New
On this week's show, Prof. Wolff presents updates on high US maternal death rate, wealth inequality and the Pope, #MeToo hits the banks, Macron and Black Rock...READ MORE
Socialism’s Rise Into the Public Discourse
Prof. Wolff talks with KPFA's Mitch Jeserich about the waves of modern socialism in our public discourse - from Occupy Wall Street to Bernie Sanders to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This conversation appears courtesy of Pacifica's KPFA 94.1 FM.
Economic Update: When Stale Debates Distract
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This week on Economic Update, Professor Wolff presents updates on how air-bnb reflects workers' falling living standards, price-gouging anti-virus masks, purpose of Trump's record deficit, end of...READ MORE
DEMOCRACY NOW! Sanders and Socialism: Debate Between Economists Paul Krugman and Richard Wolff
As we move closer to the Democratic nomination, the Democratic Party establishment and much of the mainstream media are openly expressing concern about a self-described democratic socialist leading the presidential ticket. His opponents have also attacked his ambitious agenda. On Democracy Now! Prof. Wolff debates fellow economist and New York Times op-ed columnist Paul Krugman on Bernie Sanders and democratic socialism.
Read moreAnother Crash Is Coming Unless We Act Now
Prof. Wolff has some good news and some not so good news about the economy. The good news is that the next economic crash doesn't have to happen, the bad news is that stopping it won't be as simple some would like it to be.
Read more‘Understanding Socialism’ and U.S. Socialist Candidates
Prof. Wolff discusses his new book Understanding Socialism and the nature of the three major theories of socialism we see in the world today and how it's discussed amongst U.S. candidates and politicians.
Read moreYour Personal Debt is Going to End Badly
Prof. Wolff discusses how economic as well as personal debt is going to end badly. The U.S. is overwhelmed by huge government, corporate and family debt. It means that if the Fed were to raise interest rates – nobody would be able to afford repayments.
Read moreU.S. Sanctions Russian Oil Giant Rosneft As They Ramp Up Efforts Against Venezuela
The U.S. has now sanctioned Russian Oil Giant Rosneft as the nation has ramped up its efforts against Venezuela. Prof. Wolff dives into the sanctions, penalties, Venezuela, the oil industry and what it means for the petro sector.
Read moreWill Climate Change Provoke a Widespread Revival of Socialism?
Prof. Wolff's latest article for Truthout:
"In the wake of Australian fire storms, global crop loss and catastrophic climate shifts, billions of people are recognizing the dangers to society and life itself presented by capitalism’s profit-driven despoiling of nature. At the same time, the last 40 years of deepening inequality inside virtually all nations have undermined their social cohesion, and increasingly, capitalism’s mechanisms are being blamed. Anti-capitalism is exploding across many political landscapes."
Is the Democrat Establishment Coming for Bernie After Iowa?
Prof. Wolff joins Loud & Clear for his weekly series about the biggest economic news of the week. This week, Prof. Wolff talks about Bernie Sanders' appeal with young people and his standing in the race after the Iowa caucus. This interview appears courtesy of Loud & Clear.