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 360 – Care Theory of Value with Emma Holten
Political economist Emma Holten talks with Steve about how mainstream economics erases care work and social reproduction, even though all economic activity depends on them. Emma is author of Deficit: How Feminist Economics Can Change Our World.
Episode 359 – Epstein: Power, Corruption & Media Complicity with Nolan Higdon
Forget partisan theater. Nolan Higdon frames the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as a systemic story of elite power, media complicity, and the networks that operate above the law.
Episode 358 – Now Is the Time of Monsters: Gramsci on Counterrevolution with Vijay Prashad
Historian Vijay Prashad talks about Antonio Gramsci, cultural hegemony, and why working-class movements can get derailed by counterrevolution. A sharp, grounded discussion of class power, political education, and what real change requires beyond elections.
Episode 357 – Socialism with Chinese Characteristics with Yan Liang
Yan Liang and Steve Grumbine apply the MMT lens to China’s economic strategy, capital controls, and global partnerships. This is crucial for anyone serious about anti-imperialism and monetary sovereignty.