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Economics & Beyond with Rob Johnson

Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET)
Democracy
Fascism
Economic Inequality
Trump Administration
Media Normalization
Electoral Behavior
Racial Identity Politics
The Habitation Society
Education
Solidarity
Post-Industrial Economy
Affordable Housing
Political Polarization
Neoliberalism
Infrastructure
Climate Change
Campaign Finance
Karl Polanyi
Social Services
Healthcare

Rob Johnson is not your average economist, and this is not your average economics podcast. Every week, Rob talks about economic and social issues with a guest who probably wasn’t on your Econ 101 reading list, from musicians to activists to rebel economists. A podcast of The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET).

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Fred Block, Research​ Professor of Sociology at UC Davis, joins Rob Johnson to discuss his latest book,​ The Habitation Society, which explores the need to move beyond industrial-era economic models to create an economy that prioritizes community wel... more

Rob Johnson hosts Lincoln Mitchell, Political Science Professor at Columbia University, in a compelling conversation about the increasingly powerful fascist movement in the US. Mitchell outlines the elements of fascism present in the MAGA movement, i... more

David Sirota joins Rob Johnson to examine the history and impact of money in U.S. politics, as explored in Sirota’s investigative podcast series, "Master Plan." Sirota discusses how a series of judicial rulings and policy changes since the 1970s enab... more

​Author and Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Democracy Collaborative, Marjorie Kelly, talks about her recently released book, Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today’s Crises (Berrett-Kohler, Sept... more

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Lincoln Mitchell
Professor at Columbia University and political analyst.
Columbia University
Episode: Lincoln Mitchell: Fear and Fascism: How America Reached a Political Breaking Point
Steven Herrmann
Jungian analyst, author, and educator focused on the intersection of poetry and democracy.
Episode: Steven Herrmann: America’s Shaman-Poets’ Vision for a Better Future
David Smick
Financial advisor and filmmaker
Episode: America’s Burning
Leah Hunt-Hendrix
Co-author of 'Solidarity: The Past, the Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea'
Episode: Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor - Solidarity: A World-Changing Idea
Astra Taylor
Co-author of 'Solidarity: The Past, the Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea' and organizer with the Debt Collective.
Episode: Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor - Solidarity: A World-Changing Idea

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Rob Johnson
President of the Institute for New Economic Thinking, Host of Economics & Beyond

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Maureen B

    Today’s interview with Lincoln Mitchell is very good thank you.

    However he like everyone is talking about people who voted for Trump. I believe the people who DIDN’T VOTE! Are the issues. And the reasons they didn’t.

    The police state and fascist rhetoric against students on college campuses the reaction to peaceful protesters. turning words like antisemitism into a legal club, firing, and expelling people! that was the Democrats! they also didn’t help women’s rights in all the years that they ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maureen, AN OK BOOMER
    United States5 months ago
  • Good interviews. From what I've heard so far, quite disappointed that INET does not appear to have embraced the "NEW". Seems pretty standard market approach and avoiding true disruption.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    curmudgeon
    a year ago
  • Excellent listening

    Rob Johnson is a very thoughtful and insightful podcast host . His guests are diverse in background, and the discussions between Rob and his guests are unfailingly thought provoking and enlightening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jxk269
    United States2 years ago
  • Maureen B

    March 29th, this is the second time I’ve listened to this, because the first time was last week when I was being evicted. I could not give it the time it deserved. This podcast is my life. Thank you for all your compassionate, thoughtful information. Your a life raft in my rapidly declining life❣️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maureen, AN OK BOOMER
    United States3 years ago
  • Change your Intro. Music

    Great content, but please please change your intro music. It’s so corny and out of place. Get some low-key instrumental synth wave as intro music. Take a nod from NPR.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    J Money 2
    United States3 years ago

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Fred Block: Beyond Industrialism - Building Communities That Work for People
Q: How do you see the challenge of funding higher education in the context of artificial intelligence?
Developing skills and intellectual abilities is essential, and the system of funding higher education needs to be socialized to prevent stratification and ensure accessibility for all.
Fred Block: Beyond Industrialism - Building Communities That Work for People
Q: What inspired you to write The Habitation Society?
The inspiration goes back to the 60s during my undergraduate studies when I was drawn to post-industrial theory, realizing that society was transitioning from an industrial society to a post-industrial one focused on habitation.
Steven Herrmann: America’s Shaman-Poets’ Vision for a Better Future
Q: What should education evolve toward relative to where it is now?
Education should focus on helping children find their vocation rather than just meeting standardized testing or job readiness.
Steven Herrmann: America’s Shaman-Poets’ Vision for a Better Future
Q: How do we define the resistances to spiritual democracy?
The resistances stem from fear and the complexities of balancing individual needs with societal expectations.

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