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Macro N Cheese

Steven D Grumbine
Modern Monetary Theory
Capitalism
Gaza
China
Neoliberalism
Austerity
Artificial Intelligence
Working Class
Imperialism
Inflation
Democracy
Marxism
Social Justice
BRICS
Palestine
Economic Inequality
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Global South
United States
Social Democracy

A podcast that critically examines the working-class struggle through the lens of MMT or Modern Monetary Theory. Host Steve Grumbine, founder of Real Progressives, provides incisive political commentary and showcases grassroots activism. Join us for a robust, unfiltered exploration of economic issues that impact the working class, as we challenge the status quo and prioritize collective well-being... more

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Jim Byrne
MMT101 author and educator
MMT101 (Substack)
Episode: Ep 376 - Modern Monetary Theory & the Question of Democracy with Jim Byrne
Clara Mattei
Professor of Economics at the University of Tulsa; Founding President of FREE (Forum for Real Economic Emancipation)
FREE; University of Tulsa
Episode: Ep 374 - Escape From Capitalism with Clara Mattei
Carlos García Hernández
Author of Fiat Socialism
Author, Fiat Socialism
Episode: Ep 373 - Is There A Path To Fiat Socialism? with Carlos García Hernández
Peter Byrne
Investigative reporter and science writer
Project Censored
Episode: Ep 369 - Sarah Connor Warned Us with Peter Byrne
Dr. Ali Kadri
Teaches at Sun Yat-sen University with a focus on imperialism and development
Sun Yat-sen University
Episode: Ep 368 - Socialism Unmade: Confronting Five Centuries of Capital with Ali Kadri
Owen Bennett
Unionist, university tutor, PhD graduate in labor history, activist, author and researcher.
Australian Unemployed Workers' Union, Unionists for a Job Guarantee
Episode: Ep 367 - MMT & Marxism: Finding Common Ground with Owen Bennett
Gabriel Rockhill
Philosopher, cultural critic, and activist, founding director of the Critical Theory Workshop, and professor at Villanova University.
Villanova University
Episode: Ep 366 - Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism? with Gabriel Rockhill
Robert B. Williams
Stedman Professor of Economics at Guilford College, author of 'Funding White Supremacy, Federal Wealth Policies, and the Modern Racial Wealth Gap'
Guilford College
Episode: Ep 365 - Funding White Supremacy with Robert B. Williams
Dr. Anthony William Donald Anastasi
An economist and lecturer specializing in development economics and international political economy
Sino-British College, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
Episode: Ep 364 - State Money, Class Struggle with Anthony Anastasi

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 316 ratings
  • Grumbine is

    among the few speaking the truth today about politics, modern monetary theory, the dehumanizing of others not in the popular media belief system, and more. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EdeTM
    United States2 months ago
  • Best Actual Money & Economic Podcast

    You want to learn how money & the economy actual work? Stop listing to the lies both sides of the media, politicians & institutions use that keep you confused with the purpose of exploiting & manipulating. Learn how to understand the system in the way it actually works because than & only than can we truly know what must be changed. Thanks to Steve & all the great guests that take the time to educate us 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mlizholm
    United States4 months ago
  • In these times

    Theories and praxis to combat the capitalist malaise. I still can’t believe it’s produced all by a team of volunteers! The quality of topics and depth of discussion are top-notch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crystalash
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast! I've learned tons about macroeconomics, geopolitics, class struggle, truths that the powerful want to remain hidden, and so much more. Definitely worth subscribing for new weekly eps.

    Audible
    5
    Juliane Alberding
    United States5 months ago
  • Hands Down The Best Politics and Economics Podcast Out There

    Grumbine always brings the fire with enlightening guests to discuss a variety of topics from macroeconomics to political economy, from domestic to international politics, from cultural hegemony and western imperialism to environmentalism and the surveillance state, while keeping concepts relevant to current events and understandable to a mass audience willing to learn. 100% not-for-profit and in solidarity with the international working class.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    foolish shogun
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Honest, no-nonsense critique of mainstream narratives with accessible explanations
Some listeners perceive host ideology as strongly left-leaning, which may color questions and framing
Consistently high-quality discussions with well-chosen guests and timely topics
Excellent guest diversity and depth on economic and political topics
Thoughtful, rigorous analysis of macroeconomics and power structures

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 376 - Modern Monetary Theory & the Question of Democracy with Jim Byrne
Q: Before we go down this pathway, why don't you give everybody a quick primer on MMT? Elevator pitch for those who may have never heard of it.
MMT is a simple framework about what money is and how governments operate; currency-issuing nations create money when they decide to spend, taxes control inflation and maintain the value of the currency, and the real limits on policy come from resource availability rather than a hard budget constraint.
Ep 373 - Is There A Path To Fiat Socialism? with Carlos García Hernández
Q: What is the role of democracy in enabling social change under MMT?
Democracy alone isn't sufficient; you need a political sphere above the economic oligarchy that can implement and defend the economic program, otherwise capital controls the agenda regardless of vote counts.
Ep 373 - Is There A Path To Fiat Socialism? with Carlos García Hernández
Q: How would you present MMT to Marxist-Leninist-Maoists while bridging understanding of fiat currency?
Present MMT as a practical framework to achieve a job guarantee and social goods, using Lenin's ideas on central planning and fiat currency to show how monetary sovereignty can fund a full-employment program aligned with socialist goals.
Ep 372 - Crisis of Hegemony & the Vassalization of Europe with Thomas Fazi
Q: What does Gramsci's concept of hegemony reveal about contemporary Western democracies?
Hegemony shows how ruling elites maintain control not just through force but by shaping public beliefs and cultural norms, with propaganda and media complicity ensuring the population accepts the status quo.
Ep 372 - Crisis of Hegemony & the Vassalization of Europe with Thomas Fazi
Q: Why is NATO's expansion used as a tool to maintain European subordination to the U.S.?
The guest argues that NATO acts as a framework to extend U.S. strategic influence, keep Europe politically and militarily aligned with Washington, and prevent genuine geopolitical autonomy for Europe.

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7. Gabriel Rockhill
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