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Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today. Hosted by author and journalist Bethany McLean and world renowned economist Luigi Zingales, we explain how capitalism can go wrong, and what we can do to fix it. Cover photo attributions: www.chicagobooth.edu/research/stig... more

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If we want to understand why capitalism feels broken, do we need to stop looking at the economy and start looking at the legal code that underpins it?

In our system, capital is often described as money, machinery, or raw materials. But Columbia Law ... more

If a sports betting app has the data to know exactly when a user is struggling financially, should it have a legal duty to cut that person off?

On this episode of Capitalisn't, we dive into the murky waters of the American sports betting explosion. ... more

Is the era of manufacturing-led growth officially over? For decades, the path to a stable middle class was paved through industrialization, but today, even manufacturing giants like China are losing millions of factory jobs to automation.

In this ep... more

Is the Federal Reserve’s independence a pillar of democracy or a convenient shield that allows elected officials to duck their responsibilities? This week on Capitalisn’t, we confront a shift in Washington after the Justice Department served subpoena... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Cohen
Author of Losing Big, American Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Episode: Are Betting Apps Engineered for Addiction? - ft. Jonathan Cohen
Dani Rodrik
Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Can We Build a Middle Class Without Factories? - ft. Dani Rodrik
Sir Paul Tucker
Former Vice President of the Bank of England and author of 'Unelected Power'
Episode: Who Should The Fed Answer To? - ft. Sir Paul Tucker
Ray Madoff
Tax law professor at Boston College and author of "The Second Estate"
Boston College
Episode: How To Fix The American Tax System - ft. Ray Madoff
Sven Beckert
Founder of Harvard's program on the study of capitalism and Pulitzer finalist for his book, Empire of Cotton.
Harvard University
Episode: How Capitalism Became Global ft. Sven Beckert
Cory Doctorow
Accomplished science fiction novelist, journalist, and technology activist
Special advisor to the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: How to Stop “Ensh*ttification” Before It Kills the Internet - ft. Cory Doctorow
Matthew Yglesias
Co-founder of Vox, columnist at Bloomberg, and author of One Billion Americans
Bloomberg
Episode: Why Matthew Yglesias Is Skeptical Of Anti-Monopoly Policies
Tim Wu
Author and professor at Columbia Law, former special assistant to the president for technology and competition policy
Columbia Law School
Episode: Are Big Tech’s Regulators “Cowards”? ft. Tim Wu
Branko Milanovic
Global expert on inequality and former lead economist at the World Bank
Episode: Why Economists Should Care About Inequality, with Branko Milanovic

Hosts

Bethany McLean
Co-host known for her insights into capitalism, as a journalist and contributing editor at Vanity Fair.
Luigi Zingales
Co-host and world-renowned economist, widely recognized for his contributions to economic discourse and critique of capitalism.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Shareholder capitalism versus stakeholder capitalism~ continued

    The federal trade commission act addresses Monopoly.

    Congress needs to re-draft the FTC act and the FTC J, which implement the reg’s need to draft new rules and regulations.

    As a lawyer for these big monopolistic corporation I don’t write the law that’s the legislative branch.

    I have to take the facts apply them to the laws and regulations as written, advise my clients and draft the contracts accordingly.

    The antitrust law exam for my LLM at NYU earned an A+++ in the 1970s. Today th... more

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    Lee Esq
    United States6 days ago
  • Why wouldn't anyone listen to this?

    This show is just two clueless people making one illogical argument after another. How did these people graduate college? Why would anyone listen to this?

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    ________________uh
    United States2 months ago
  • A other libtard podcast !!!

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    Michel Bordeleau
    4 months ago
  • A must-listen show for today’s times

    Issues around corporate power and democracy are at the center stage of today’s world.

    This show does an amazing job discussing the key topics at the intersection, always with excellent guests, and the hosts are funny and very insightful.

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    PHL132l
    United States9 months ago
  • Significance served in dialogue format

    Zingales and McLean adds their unique combined perspective to matters of strategic significance. A must-hear for decision makers with personal involvement in their businesses, humanizes topics, methods, models. Makes you a better leader and participant, whether you agree or not.

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    A_Andersen
    Denmark10 months ago

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Some criticism exists regarding the perceived biases of the hosts, with calls for a broader range of perspectives in discussions.
Overall, the content is seen as educational and relevant for professionals navigating today's economic landscape.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking discussions on capitalism's complexities and the hosts' insightful banter.
The podcast effectively challenges mainstream economic narratives, providing valuable perspectives on capitalism's shortcomings and potential reforms.

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Are Betting Apps Engineered for Addiction? - ft. Jonathan Cohen
Q: What should we do if we want to legalize betting in a non-reckless way?
We need to implement friction in the user experience to prevent gambling addiction from escalating.
Are Betting Apps Engineered for Addiction? - ft. Jonathan Cohen
Q: Why have 38 states legalized sports betting at this point in time?
The fundamental answer is money; states are interested in raising tax-free government revenue from gambling.
How to Stop “Ensh*ttification” Before It Kills the Internet - ft. Cory Doctorow
Q: What are the steps involved in en-shitification according to Cory Doctorow?
Doctorow outlines that platforms first treat users well, then exploit them for business customers, further abuse business customers, and ultimately lead to a degraded user experience.
Why Matthew Yglesias Is Skeptical Of Anti-Monopoly Policies
Q: What should the goal of antitrust be?
Protecting consumers and preventing larger corporate entities from harming competition.
Why Matthew Yglesias Is Skeptical Of Anti-Monopoly Policies
Q: Are there simplistic rules we can follow?
Each case has to be looked at on a case by case basis without simplistic rules.

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