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Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a weekly nationally syndicated program produced by Democracy at Work and hosted by Richard D. Wolff. The program explores complex economic issues and empowers listeners with information to analyze not only their own financial situation but the economy at large. Beyond focusing a critical eye on the economic dimensions of everyday life - wages, jobs, taxes, ... more

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In this week's episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on Die Linke ("The Left") political party surging in Germany, the errors and omissions in Bessent's anti-Iran sanctions program, and the background of the historic victory of... more

In this episode, Professor Wolff delivers updates on new research documenting market failure to meet the urgent, large need for childcare in the US, the selective morality of Ambassador Huckabee, the empty threats by corporations and the rich to leav... more

This week on Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on the Starbucks Workers United call-to-boycott, the powerful lyrics of Dolly Parton's song "9 to 5," and the recent electoral victories by socialists and progressives, especially N'Kiyla... more

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David Cobb
Coordinator of the US Solidarity Economy Network; organizer of Resist and Build conference; host of Redneck Gone Green
US Solidarity Economy Network; People's Network for Land and Liberation
Episode: Activism in the U.S. Now
Alissa Quart
Founder of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project; author and journalist
Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Episode: Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Lucas Wilson
Ford Foundation Professor of Economics and Critical Race and Political Economy at Mount Holyoke College; restorative and transformative justice circles facilitator
Mount Holyoke College; Ford Foundation
Episode: The Resurgence of White Supremacy
Wilmer J. Leon III
Political scientist and host of Inside the Issues with Wilmer Leon on Sirius XM Radio
Sirius XM, Morgan State University, Howard University
Episode: DSA Revives Socialism in U.S. Politics
Donald H. Whitehead Jr.
Veteran homelessness, substance abuse, and racial equity expert; former executive director of the National Coalition for the Homeless; comedian and actor
National Coalition for the Homeless
Episode: U.S. Housing Crisis Deepens
Tess Fraad-Wolff
Practicing psychotherapist featured on the program
New York City psychotherapy practice
Episode: U.S. Capitalism as a Crisis for Men
Ann Larson
Author of Cleanup on Aisle Five, Essential Work, Poverty Wages, and the View Behind the Supermarket Register
Debt Collective; Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Episode: Supermarket Jobs, Super Exploitation
Ida Susser
Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, Graduate Center, CUNY
City University of New York
Episode: The Yellow Vests Mass Movement in France
Annie McGrew
PhD student and graduate worker in economics; member of the Center for Popular Economics
Center for Popular Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: Center for Popular Economics: Goals and Achievements

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Richard Wolff
Host of Economic Update, expert in Marxist economics and democratic workplace organizing

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Great podcast. But they've gone video and i cant listen while i work without having my screen on.

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    3
    booger mcsugar
    4 months ago
  • My favorite

    Professor Wolff is one of my absolute favorite people. He explains complex concepts so well. He is also humble and personable and trustworthy. So glad he’s out here educating us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acyl
    United States5 months ago
  • Spittin Truth by Doc Wolff!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    6 months ago
  • Bias

    Our capitalist system gets stronger when natural disasters hit. Think of the tax raised from the overtime to repair workers, the materials ordered from factories (more income tax to those workers), the shelters, emergency food, etc.

    What if we decided to design a more resilient infrastructure that could sustain without the need for repetitive maintenance. We are far behind on the maintenance, raw sewage and water pipes burst or leak across the nation. Destroy the planet, make a dollar.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilderLead
    United States8 months ago
  • Required Liatening

    This podcast continues to impress. Clear concise and fair presentation of important topics. Don’t miss “understanding capitalism”. It is required reading and should be a part of any exploration of democracy, capitalism, and economics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigErkki
    United States10 months ago

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Shows clear explanations of complex economic ideas.
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Guests are highly knowledgeable and bring diverse perspectives.

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Activism in the U.S. Now
Q: What should listeners take away and how does it relate to the Denver conference?
Listeners should engage in building local democratic institutions—worker cooperatives, community land trusts, mutual aid—while pressing government for policies like public banking; the Denver conference is about mobilizing those efforts and linking them to broader systemic change.
Activism in the U.S. Now
Q: What happened in America over the last 50-75 years that brought us to this point?
Capitalism and Empire, the neoliberal push to privatize profits and socialize losses, and the deliberate neglect of wage stagnation and debt, have eroded faith in institutions and fueled a perception that leadership serves elites rather than working people.
Activism in the U.S. Now
Q: Do you think that at this moment in the history of the United States, there's really a significant alienation of Americans from their government?
Yes. There is an unprecedented level of alienation driven by the disconnect between electoral politics and real economic suffering, with the predatory class ensuring policies that ignore workers' needs.
Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Q: What is the Economic Hardship Reporting Project and how can people get involved?
Alissa Quart explains that the project supports reporters from working-class backgrounds, funds films and journalism on economic injustice, co-publishes with major outlets, and provides a pitch portal for those who want to contribute or apply for grants.
The Resurgence of White Supremacy
Q: Is it reasonable to think that whenever the capitalist system runs into trouble, it uses divides within the working class to distract from those with real power?
Yes, the guest suggests that internal struggles among working class subgroups are a common tactic used by those in power to divert attention from the actual holders of wealth and control, especially during economic stress.

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What is Economic Update about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous, theory-driven show that repeatedly analyzes capitalism through historical context, labor dynamics, and public policy. Episodes frequently explore wage stagnation, unemployment, housing precarity, and the distribution of wealth, often proposing democratic, worker-centered alternatives to traditional corporate governance. A standout trait is its willingness to connect macroeconomic trends to everyday life, using guests who contribute scholarly, activist, or practitioner perspectives to challenge conventional economic orthodoxies. Listeners may find dense but accessible explanations of complex concepts, along with practical discussions about organizing, policy reform, and democratic ownership models that aim to reimagine production... more

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