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Money on the Left

Money on the Left
Modern Monetary Theory
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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

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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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Recent Guests

David I. Backer
Associate Professor of Education Policy at Seton Hall University and author of As Public as Possible
Seton Hall University
Episode: Radical Finance for America's Schools with David I. Backer
Owen Will Beaman
Fellow editorial collective member and original host of the SuperStructure podcast
Episode: Democratic Public Finance
Jonathan Haynes
Long-time friend and colleague, film studies expert
Episode: One Battle After Another
Caroline Levine
Ryan Professor of the Humanities in the Department of Literatures in English at Cornell University and author of The Activist Humanist
Cornell University
Episode: The Activist Humanist with Caroline Levine
Fadhel Kaboub
Associate professor of economics at Denison University and president of the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity
Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity
Episode: The New Postcolonial Economics with Fadhel Kaboub (New Art & Transcript!)
Vijay Raghavan
Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn Law School
Episode: The Radical Potential of Consumer Financial Protection with Vijay Raghavan
Jamee K. Moudud
Author of Legal and Political Foundations of Capitalism, The End of Laissez-Faire?
Routledge
Episode: Legal & Political Foundations of Capitalism with Jamee K. Moudud
Rohan Grey
Assistant Professor of Law at Willamette University
Willamette University
Episode: Digitizing the Fisc with Rohan Grey
Edward Jones Corredera
Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, and lecturer in history at the National Distance Education University.
Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law
Episode: Odious Debt with Edward Jones Corredera

Hosts

William Saas
Host of multiple episodes, involved in critical discussions around monetary theory and social justice.
Scott Ferguson
Co-host who brings insights into politics and monetary theory, actively questioning current economic models.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • Quantumland episode is exciting

    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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    MatyBram
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent topic, guests

    And love to hear about the Journal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatyBram
    United States4 years ago
  • 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.

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    BristolRover
    4 years ago
  • 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.

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    BristolRover
    4 years ago
  • A Cherished Hate-Listen

    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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    J.P. McD
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking discussions and engaging guests, often highlighting the unique insights into economic theory and activism.
There are mixed reviews regarding the hosts' presentation style, with some finding it intellectually enriching while others perceive it as overly insular or jargon-heavy.
Many note the podcast's focus on critical social issues and monetary policy as invaluable for understanding contemporary economic challenges.

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The New Postcolonial Economics with Fadhel Kaboub (New Art & Transcript!)
Q: Can you walk us through what it might look like for a country that is heavily indebted, has a weak productive infrastructure, is not, as you say, sovereign in food and or energy?
A strategic economic development approach involves investing in renewable energy, sustainable food policies, and education to reclaim monetary sovereignty and address external debt challenges.
The Radical Potential of Consumer Financial Protection with Vijay Raghavan
Q: How did you come to the legal paradigm around money associated with scholars in the law and political economy movement?
I started reading scholars who had a more critical approach to the law and its impact on economic inequality, which helped frame my own arguments about the failures of consumer financial protection.
The Radical Potential of Consumer Financial Protection with Vijay Raghavan
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about your professional and personal background?
I am a lawyer by training who transitioned into advocacy and academia after feeling disillusioned with my conventional law career, especially regarding tax law, and wanting to help address the issues arising from the financial crisis.
The Black University and Community Currencies, Pt. 1
Q: How do we know that MMT is what's actually happening?
The digitization of money, exemplified by Bitcoin, simplifies discussions on money creation, highlighting that money design can be inclusive and democratic rather than confined to traditional methods.
Gaming Money with Raúl Carrillo
Q: What regulatory guidelines could potentially address issues in gaming economies?
Regulatory solutions could involve rate controls, money laundering identification requirements, and proposing a new approach that moves away from traditional categorization of banking entities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Money on the Left

What is Money on the Left about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Owen Will Beaman
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4. Caroline Levine
5. Fadhel Kaboub
6. Vijay Raghavan
7. Jamee K. Moudud
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