Macro N Cheese
A podcast that critically examines the working-class struggle through the lens of 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 over profit. This is comfort food for the mind, fueling our fight for justice and equity!
Macroeconomics for the People!
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Latest Episodes
Episode 396 – Recession by Design: Who Pays for the Business Cycle? with John T. Harvey
Drawing on his book US Business Cycles 1954–2020, John T. Harvey addresses a central contradiction: we have the money, resources, and economic tools to provide full employment and meet society’s needs, yet the structure of capitalism stands in the way.
Episode 395 – The Red Scare That Stole Critical Thought with Andrew Hartman
Should schools teach our kids to question and transform society, or train them to accept capitalism as the natural order? Historian Andrew Hartman joins Steve to explore how Cold War anti-communism turned American classrooms into an ideological battleground.
Episode 394 – The Leviathan that Eats the World: AI’s Hidden Hunger for Energy, Water & the Planet with Erald Kolasi
Erald Kolasi reveals the vast material and ecological costs behind AI and explains why its explosive growth is ultimately a story of capital accumulation, class power, and the struggle over who controls our resources.
Episode 393 – Money Manager Capitalism: Ponzi Finance in the Shadows with Eric Tymoigne
Eric Tymoigne examines the rise of private credit and Ponzi finance, and asks what Minsky and MMT reveal about financial fragility, public investment, and whose interests the financial system ultimately serves.
