
The FREE podcast is hosted by economist Clara Mattei, author of The Capital Order & Escape from Capitalism; and Professor of Economics at the University of Tulsa. FREE stands for the Forum for Real Economic Emancipation. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/freefreeforum
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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Why does the American left keep losing? Roberto Mendoza — 82 years old, six decades of organizing from Alcatraz in 1969 to Standing Rock in 2016 — sits down with economist Clara Mattei to name what he thinks went wrong, and why it keeps going wrong.H... more
Professor Munira Khayyat is speaking from Beirut, where she's currently hosting over 30 displaced families as Israel expands its invasion of South Lebanon. She has studied and lived in war for over two decades. Her book, A Landscape of War, builds a ... more
Oil just crossed $100 a barrel. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed. Gas prices are surging. And the dollar? It's getting stronger — not weaker. That's not a paradox. It's by design.In this episode of the FREE Podcast, economist Clara Mattei s... more
Oxfam reports the super rich in the Global North extracted over $30 million per hour from the Global South in 2024. So why does mainstream economics keep telling these countries they just need better institutions?Ingrid Harvold Kvangraven (Senior Lec... more
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It’s so good to hear some new perspectives on economics. What we’ve been doing isn’t working, and most have accepted that it’s the only option. Thanks for broadening the discussion.
Makes you feel you’re not crazy for feeling frustrated. Smart insights, but easy to follow. Highly recommended!
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A sharp, agenda-driven show that centers economic emancipation, decolonizing economics, and critiques of capitalist power. Through long-form conversations with scholars, activists, and policy experts, it tackles imperialism, financialization, housing, climate justice, and inequality, often reframing traditional economics through a decolonial lens. Guests span academics, economists, and movement leaders, offering practical paths for reform and collective action. The format tends toward deep dives with persistent focus on systemic change, making it a strong fit for listeners who want critical, action-oriented analysis and real-world implications of economic policy.
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