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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Episode 402 - A Feeding Frenzy at the End of the World with Brett Scott

Episode 402 – A Feeding Frenzy at the End of the World with Brett Scott

Brett Scott talks with Steve about the Nerd Reich and the threat posed by the big tech oligarchy. Are they puppet masters or products of a system built on insecurity? Or both?

Episode 401 - Why Won't They Say Capitalism? with EJ of NonCompete Coop

Episode 401 – Why Won’t They Say Capitalism? with EJ of NonCompete Coop

Why do progressives say oligarchy instead of capitalism? EJ of NonCompete explains why the word matters and what class-conscious organizing looks like.

Episode 400 - The Power of a United Africa with Fadhel Kaboub

Episode 400 – The Power of a United Africa with Fadhel Kaboub

Fadhel Kaboub lays out how Africa can industrialize as a bloc: technology transfer instead of debt, national currencies, and a security pact against blowback.

Episode 399 – Resistance and Resilience with Pieter de Beer

Episode 399 – Resistance and Resilience with Pieter de Beer

If electoral politics isn’t the plan, what does building an alternative actually look like? An anarchist and a Marxist-Leninist get together to exchange ideas.

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