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Clara Mattei
Capitalism
Austerity
United States
Gaza
Economic Inequality
Imperialism
Palestine
Militarism
Israel
Systemic Corruption
Inflation
Cost Of Living Crisis
Oligarchy
Poverty
Slavery
Climate Crisis
Vulture Capitalism
Global South
Mass Incarceration
Environmentalism

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

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$50 trillion has moved from the working class to the top 1% of Americans over the past four decades. Clara Mattei talks with Ben Johnson, co-author of Inequality by Design, about how the rules were written to make that happen.Drawing on four decades ... more

War, austerity, and a political class that offers no way out. What does an actual alternative look like — one that's already being built?Dr. Camila Vergara sits down with Eleanor Finley, author of Practicing Social Ecology (Pluto Press), to trace how... more

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

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Recent Guests

Ben Johnson
Author of Inequality by Design; Assembly member
Inequality by Design, Assembly author
Episode: $50 Trillion Moved From the Working Class to the 1% | Ben Johnson, Inequality by Design
Eleanor Finley
Author of Practicing Social Ecology
Pluto Press
Episode: The Alternative to Capitalism Nobody Talks About | Eleanor Finley & Camila Vergara
Roberto Mendoza
Indigenous elder, filmmaker, lifelong organizer and activist
Muscovy tribe; indigenous liberation movement veteran
Episode: What the American Left Got Wrong | An Indigenous Elder's Diagnosis
Munira Khayyat
Scholar and author on war, ecologies of resistance
New York University Abu Dhabi (associate professor)
Episode: War didn't end in 1945. It was outsourced. | Clara Mattei & Munira Khayyat
Costas Lapavitsas
Professor of Economics at SOAS University of London, author and commentator on capitalism and imperialism
SOAS University of London
Episode: Why the Dollar Gets Stronger as the Bombs Fall | Iran War, Oil Prices, and the New Imperialism
Ingrid Harvold Kvangraven
Senior Lecturer of International Development at King's College London, author of Decolonizing Economics
King's College London
Episode: Why Economics Can't Explain Poverty — It Was Designed Not To | Ingrid Harvold Kvangraven
Bob Lord
Senior Vice President for Tax Policy at the Patriotic Millionaires; Associate Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies
Patriotic Millionaires, Institute for Policy Studies
Episode: Why the Wealth Tax Debate Misses the Real Problem | Bob Lord, Patriotic Millionaires
Suad Abdel Aziz
Human rights lawyer and executive director of Decolonizing Sudan
Decolonizing Sudan
Episode: Sudan War Profits: UAE Gold, US Weapons
Hamza Hamouchene
London-based Algerian researcher and activist
Transnational Institute
Episode: Who Profits From Climate Solutions? Green Colonialism Explained

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Clara Mattei
Host of the show; economist and author; professor of economics with affiliations to FREE and related forums for economic emancipation.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • A refreshing voice in econ

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the burning inch
    United Statesa year ago
  • Conversation we need

    Makes you feel you’re not crazy for feeling frustrated. Smart insights, but easy to follow. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sw333theart
    United Statesa year ago

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What the American Left Got Wrong | An Indigenous Elder's Diagnosis
Q: Could you tell us more about these examples like the Zapatistas and Rojava and how Indigenous values influence their approach to governance?
These movements emphasize direct democracy, autonomy, and women's liberation, showing how Indigenous values can guide non-hierarchical governance and community-led planning.
What the American Left Got Wrong | An Indigenous Elder's Diagnosis
Q: What do you think was their main weakness?
Patriarchy and sexism within movements, including negative attitudes toward women in leadership roles, which undermined solidarity and effectiveness.
$50 Trillion Moved From the Working Class to the 1% | Ben Johnson, Inequality by Design
Q: Do you think technology will save us from inequality, or will it reinforce it?
Technology currently tends to concentrate control and profits in a few firms, so without deliberate democratization of ownership, it is unlikely to automatically alleviate inequality.
$50 Trillion Moved From the Working Class to the 1% | Ben Johnson, Inequality by Design
Q: What role do cooperatives like Mondragon play in addressing wage inequality?
Cooperatives give workers ownership and profit sharing, counterbalancing employer power and limiting extractive surplus by distributing value more equitably.
$50 Trillion Moved From the Working Class to the 1% | Ben Johnson, Inequality by Design
Q: How does housing function as a lever for inequality in your analysis?
Outside investors buy strategic land, add a small improvement to justify holding it, and then extract value when prices rise, which diverts wealth away from local communities.

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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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