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 339 - Sociocide with Charles Derber

Episode 339 – Sociocide with Charles Derber

Sociology Professor Charles Derber talks about his book, Bonfire: American Sociocide, Broken Relations and the Quest for Democracy. 

Episode 338 - Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? with James Fishkin

Episode 338 – Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? with James Fishkin

Even though we don’t hold power, we can ponder styles of governance. Steve talks with Stanford Professor James Fishkin about deliberative democracy. 

Episode 337 - The Overdose Economy with Charles LeBaron

Episode 337 – The Overdose Economy with Charles LeBaron

From Big Pharma greed to political exploitation, the war on drugs is a war on people. Our guest is Dr Charles LeBaron, author of Greed to Do Good: The Untold Story of CDC’s Disastrous War on Opioids.

Episode 336 - MMT101 with Jim Byrne

Episode 336 – MMT101 with Jim Byrne

Two MMT activists – one from Scotland, one from the US – with two different approaches.

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