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Richard D. Wolff

ichard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: US Next President Faces IMPOSSIBLE ODDS: Middle East & Ukraine

Richard Wolff
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November 01, 2024

This interview features Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson discussing the legacy of the Biden administration for the next US president, with a focus on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Wolf critiques both political parties for their lack of addressing key issues and suggests a decline in the American empire. Hodson highlights the narrative battles in conflicts and the potential split in capitalist interests regarding war with China. The conversation touches on differing views within the Republican Party on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as the role of demonizing enemies in shaping perceptions of global issues.


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  • Jordan Peterson
    commented 2026-09-07 09:30:58 -0400
    The discussion about how the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East could shape the next administration is pretty interesting. I especially liked the point about how much public perception is influenced by the way conflicts are presented and framed. It would be interesting to compare these arguments with how things actually developed afterward. https://chickenroaduganda.com/demo
  • uncommon uncommond
    commented 2026-08-27 08:52:06 -0400
    Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson always offer sharp geopolitical and economic analysis. Their perspective on how narrative control and shifting capitalist interests influence foreign policy—especially regarding the US, China, and regional conflicts—raises vital questions about the future trajectory of global power dynamics.

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    Do you agree with Hudson’s view that shifting capitalist interests could lead to a split over foreign policy strategy toward China?
  • Chelsea Wiggins
    commented 2025-09-08 06:17:08 -0400
    Great insights on the challenges the next U.S. president will face in Ukraine and the Middle East. Really makes you think about the complexity of foreign policy.
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  • Richard Wolff
    published this page in Updates 2024-11-01 16:44:35 -0400
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Richard D. Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus at UMass Amherst and a visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York. Richard Wolff is also a co-founder and active contributor of his non-profit: Democracy at Work

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