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
Ep 387 – Judgment of Gender with Allison Butler
Media scholar Allison Butler talks with Steve about her book, Judgment of Gender: How Women are Centered and Silenced in Pop Culture.
Episode 386 – Who Do You Serve: Neoliberalism & Oligarchy Through an MMT Lens with Bill Mitchell
Today’s overlapping crises demand more than policy prescriptions. Economist Bill Mitchell discusses neoliberalism, class power, and the limits of electoral politics through the combined lens of Modern Monetary Theory and historical materialism.
Episode 385 – MAGAcademy: The Hostile Takeover of Higher Ed with Nolan Higdon
Can we really blame Trump for the near-destruction of higher education? Nolan Higdon’s MAGAcademy reveals how 50 years of corporatization paved the way for the hostile takeover of our universities.
Episode 384 – Metabolic Rifts: Capitalism’s Assault on the Earth System with Ian Angus
Ian Angus joins Steve to explore Marx’s concept of the metabolic rift and why ecological breakdown is rooted in capitalism’s need for endless accumulation.
