
The FREE podcast is hosted by economist Clara Mattei, author of The Capital Order and Professor of Economics at the University of Tulsa. FREE stands for the Forum for Real Economic Emancipation.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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In this full interview on the climate crisis, capitalism, and fossil fuels, journalist and academic Andreas Malm (How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Overshoot) joins economist Clara Mattei on the FREE Podcast to explain why capitalism keeps expanding fossil ... more
America didn’t stumble into mass incarceration: it starved security (housing, healthcare, income support, childcare, mental health care) and funded punishment (policing, surveillance, prosecution, long sentences) to keep people insecure, compliant, a... more
“It’s not a crime to be poor — but in America, it’s becoming one.”Economist Clara Mattei sits down with housing organizer Rob Robinson to expose how poverty has been turned into a business model — and why capitalism depends on keeping people poor.Fro... more
In this illuminating conversation, renowned historian Adam Tooze joins economist Clara Mattei to dissect the complex political economy of war and reconstruction. They explore how cycles of destruction and rebuilding can create profitable opportunitie... 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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The content frequently examines the intersections of capitalism, economic justice, and systemic inequality, emphasizing critical discussions on issues like mass incarceration, homelessness, and the political economy of various global crises. With a strong focus on presenting alternative views on economic policies and their social implications, episodes often feature expert guests who contribute personal narratives and critical analyses that challenge mainstream economic thought. Unique to this content is its commitment to emphasizing how systemic factors perpetuate issues like poverty and oppression, calling for comprehensive solutions rooted in grassroots movements and community organizing.
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FREE with Clara Mattei launched 5 months ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on FREE with Clara Mattei include:
1. Rob Robinson
2. Adam Tooze
3. David McNally
4. Camila Vergara
5. Richard Wolff
6. Ibrahim Shikaki
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