
Money on the Left is a monthly, interdisciplinary podcast that reclaims money’s public powers for intersectional politics. Staging critical conversations with leading historians, theorists, organizers, and activists, the show draws upon Modern Monetary Theory and constitutional approaches to money to advance new forms of left critique and practice. It is hosted by William Saas and Scott Ferguson a... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 219 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||

Will Beaman joins Billy Saas & Scott Ferguson to discuss the enduring influence of David Graeber’s debt-centered work in the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s election to Mayor of New York City. Will and Scott unpack their jointly authored essay, “The Utopia ... more
We are joined by David I. Backer, associate professor of education policy at Seton Hall University, to discuss his new book: As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America’s Schools (The New Press, 2025). The right-wing attack on education has cu... more
Billy Saas and Scott Ferguson are joined by Will Beaman to discuss Money on the Left’s framework for what we call “Democratic Public Finance” (DPF). According to this paradigm, money is public credit, a capacious tool for mobilizing everyone’s capaci... more
In this episode of the Superstructure podcast, Scott Ferguson is joined by independent film scholar Jonathan Haynes to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s acclaimed new film, One Battle After Another. The conversation centers on the film’s contribution to... more
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Such an inspiring discussion! Imagining the possibilities and creating the future. Relationality that is quantitatively describable. One interesting point: UMKC, where much of MMT was developed, had interdisciplinary social science seminars where the strengths and weaknesses of critical realism, pragmatism, hermeneutics were debated. I think it is significant.
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Most of these Podcasts are very informative and interesting, and I would give 5 stars but anything with Natalie Smith in is not listenable to. Such a shame.
Most of these Podcasts are very informative and interesting, and I would give 5 stars but anything with Natalie Smith in is not listenable to. Such a shame.
Worst podcast I’ve ever listened to, but it does bring me back once in a while for my Ninety Minutes of Hate. Despite hating most other people on the left and most movies (because the Jedi don’t use MMT or whatever), they bizarrely seem to adore the awful Disney+ Marvel shows. It’s been a few months so I wonder if that host who laughs obnoxiously at everything she says is still on…
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A monthly interdisciplinary show focuses on the intersection of money and politics, often reclaiming the public powers of finance for progressive causes. It features critical discussions led by hosts who engage with a variety of experts, including historians, theorists, and activists, and frequently draws on Modern Monetary Theory to explore innovative critiques of capitalist structures. Topics often addressed include finance reform, educational policies, consumer protection, and socioeconomic justice, emphasizing how these themes relate to current social movements and challenges within the left political landscape. Listeners can expect a blend of academic insight and practical activism, making it a unique resource for those interested in m... more
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