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Who Makes Cents?: A History of Capitalism Podcast

Jessica Levy and Dylan Gottlieb
Capitalism
African Americans
Freedman's Bank
Seth Rockman
Gun Capitalism
Racial Wealth Gap
Outdoor Industry
Mass Consumerism
Slavery
National Rifle Association
Antebellum America
North and South
American Capitalism
Reconstruction
Labor History
Fireports and Domestic Violence
Urban Uprisings Of the 1960S
Gun Control Act Of 1968
Property Tax
Material Culture

Who Makes Cents?: A History of Capitalism Podcast is a monthly program devoted to bringing you quality, engaging stories that explain how capitalism has changed over time. We interview historians and social and cultural critics about capitalism's past, highlighting the political and economic changes that have created the present. Each episode gives voice to the people who have shaped capitalism – ... more

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Latest Episodes

To many, banking remains largely invisible—a hidden circulatory system that allocates capital and credit throughout the economy. If it's worth paying any attention to at all, it's only in moments of crisis—when things clot up, and circulation stops e... more

Popular histories tend to locate capitalism's origins in Europe, only later moving outward to other parts of the globe. Not so says historian Sven Beckert. Capitalism, he argues, was born global, forged through the connections made by merchants and o... more

Few historical tableaus are more iconic than the midcentury suburbs of Long Island. I can see it now: rows of identical houses, subsidized by federal spending, inhabited by white middle-class heteronormative families 2.3 children, attending well-fund... more

This month's episode offers a fresh perspective on an old debate. Jettisoning outdated modes of analysis that emphasize race vs. class, guest Rudi Batzell illuminates the materialist underpinnings of racialized working-class politics in the U.S. and ... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Vanatta
Senior lecturer in financial history and policy at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: Sean Vanatta Joins for a Banking Mega-Pod
Sven Beckert
The Leert Bell Professor of History at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Sven Beckert on a Global History of Capitalism
Mike Glass
Author and Historian
Boston College
Episode: Mike Glass on the Surprisingly Precarious Postwar Suburbs
Rudi Batzell
Associate Professor of History at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College
Episode: Rudi Batzell on Racialized Working-Class Politics in the U.S. and British Empires
Leigh Claire LaBerge
Professor of English at the City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College campus
Episode: Leigh Claire La Berge on Why Capitalism Might Be A Joke
Bench Ansfield
Assistant Professor of History specializing in urban history and economic systems
Emile University
Episode: Bench Ansfield on Arson-for-Profit, Insurance Brownlining, and the Bronx
Kendra Boyd
Assistant Professor at Workers University, Camden
Workers University
Episode: Kendra Boyd on Black Business and Racial Capitalism during the Great Migration
Trish Kahle
Assistant Professor of History at Georgetown University and author of Energy Citizenship, Coal, and Democracy in the American Century
Georgetown University
Episode: Trish Kahle on Energy Citizenship and Coal-Fired Democracy in the 20th Century U.S.
Koji Hirata
Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer at Morash University in Australia
Morash University
Episode: Koji Hirata on Steel, Industrialization, and Chinese Socialism

Hosts

Jessica Levy
Co-host with extensive knowledge in historical narratives related to capitalism.
Dylan Gottlieb
Co-host known for their engaging interviewing style and expertise in economic systems.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • Huge Fan

    This show brings academics together in a palatable way for non-academics. I’m just such a huge fan of Jessica and Dylan and their thoughtful questioning and structuring of each episode. Awesome work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teddyconover
    United Statesa year ago
  • Still great

    Enjoy the interviews with authors. Good in-depth convos and interesting questions. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew loves pods
    United States2 years ago
  • A space to learn (and un-learn)

    Who Makes Cents has quickly become a favorite for me! No matter the topic, I gain something from every episode. Really grateful for this resource... keep up the amazing work, Jessica!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States4 years ago
  • Monthly deep dives on economic and labor issue from a progressive/Left perspective. Typically academic and the interviews are a little too pre-planned but the guests and subjects are usually excellent and that's what's most important.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    curious
    4 years ago
  • The ultimate

    The best podcast in existence. Thank you, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blitz723
    United States5 years ago

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Sean Vanatta Joins for a Banking Mega-Pod
Q: What does bank supervision do for a central bank?
Vanatta explains that it involves ensuring banks comply with laws and sound banking practices, and it includes institutional engagement regarding risk management.
Sean Vanatta Joins for a Banking Mega-Pod
Q: Can you tell us what you think is most exciting in banking history right now?
Sean Vanatta discusses the historicization of financialization and the exciting new areas of research, including the analysis of the banking system through the lens of cultural and social histories.
Mike Glass on the Surprisingly Precarious Postwar Suburbs
Q: How does race divide communities between different suburbs?
Glass indicates that while the suburban dream was unstable for white individuals, it was even more exploitative for people of color, outlining the predatory nature of their inclusion into homeownership albeit under unfavorable terms.
Mike Glass on the Surprisingly Precarious Postwar Suburbs
Q: What is wrong with our popular conception of post-war suburban affluence?
Glass explains that the suburban lifestyle was built on hidden costs and unexpected problems, often leading to precarious living conditions for many residents.
Rudi Batzell on Racialized Working-Class Politics in the U.S. and British Empires
Q: What are some particular events, some changing positions that occur in the 1890s in relationship to unions and race that make this decade so pivotal?
The AFL's pivot towards more exclusionary practices, including embracing nativism and whites-only policies, marked a significant shift in union dynamics during the 1890s.

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Exploring the evolution of capitalism, the content focuses on the narratives and critical analyses offered by historians and cultural critics. Each episode features enlightening discussions that reveal how historical figures and events have shaped economic structures and social conditions, encompassing themes like racial capitalism, labor movements, and financial practices. The interviews often delve into the intersection of capitalism with race, class, and community resistance, making it a unique platform for understanding the complexities of economic systems throughout history.

This podcast stands out for its academic rigor and ability to present complex ideas in a manner accessible to a broader audience, aiming to demystify capitalism's ... more

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