TRNN: Obama's Economic Legacy: Recovery for the Architects of Financial Crisis
Underpinning people's rage towards the establishment is the sense that modern capitalism is no longer working, says economist Richard Wolff . For working people in the United States, the last 10 years have been very, very bad. And what's worse is they come on top of the previous 20 years, when they weren't very good either -- which is why the gap between rich and poor has gotten so much more extreme...it's why the predictions that Mr. Obama's successor, Mrs. Clinton, would win the election, that assumption was destroyed. And, in large part, it was because the reality of what has happened to working people's situation turned them against the Democratic Party, made them leave the Democratic Party, and particularly the central wing, the Clinton wing.
Read moreHow Trump Could Bring on the Crash of 2016
Prof. Wolff joins Thom Hartmann on The Big Picture to discuss Trump’s economic and trade policies. If Trump cuts taxes and ramps up defense spending, the U.S. could be looking at a shift back to Reagan-era economics.
Read moreGlobal Capitalism: "Trump's Ideas for Jobs, Taxes, Trade" (DEC 2016)
These programs begin with 30 minutes of short updates on important economic events of the last month. Then Wolff analyzes several major economic issues. For December, these include... READ MORE
CCTV America: Richard Wolff on urban income inequality
Prof. Wolff joins CCTV America's Michelle Makori to discuss the US's urban income inequalities.
Read moreWill Trump Stand Up To Big Business, GOP, Dems & China on Trade?
Prof. Wolff joins Thom Hartmann on The Big Picture Interview: Global Trade Agreements...Donald Trump has promised big things for the economy once he takes office.
The Big Picture RT: Dr. Richard Wolf - Treachery At The Fed?
Prof. Wolff joins The Big Picture RT's Thom Hartmann to talk about the upcoming announcement by the Federal Reserve.
Read moreCrisis – It’s How Capitalism Works
Speak Out Now Revolutionary University hosted 2 days of presentations and discussions on current world problems and possible solutions. Prof. Wolff addressed the instability of capitalism. Its cyclical downturns, which occur every 4 to 7 years, are responsible for the collapse of businesses and the loss of millions of jobs.
Read moreGlobal Capitalism: October 2016 Monthly Economic Update
Global Capitalism, Monthly Economic Update
"A Looming Crisis: Major Candidates Ignore It"
These programs begin with 30 minutes of short updates on important economic events of the last month. Then Prof. Wolff analyzes several major economic issues. For October 2016, these will include...READ MORE
Prof. Wolff on TRNN: "Don't Celebrate Just Yet: Median Household Income In a 20-Year Decline"
Recent statistics from the US Census Bureau show improvement from 2014-2015, but in reality, wages are in a real decline and no mechanisms have been put in place to prevent another crash, says Prof. Wolff.
Global Capitalism: September 2016 Monthly Economic Update
Global Capitalism, Monthly Economic Update:
"Labor Day: The Condition of the Working Class & Labor's Strategy"
These programs begin with 30 minutes of short updates on important economic events of the last month. Then Wolff analyzes several major economic issues. For September 2016, these will include...READ MORE