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 376 – Modern Monetary Theory & the Question of Democracy with Jim Byrne
If governments can create money, why can’t they deliver for the working class? Jim Byrne of MMT101 joins Steve to expose a democracy that stops where capital’s interests begin.
Episode 375 – (R)evolutionary Struggle with Steve Grumbine
Steve Grumbine talks about his own shift in direction and that of the organization, Real Progressives, and the podcast – how new information, revelations, and depth of understanding are contributing.
Episode 374 – Escape From Capitalism with Clara Mattei
Clara Mattei talks about her new book, Escape from Capitalism, and how capitalism sustains itself through hidden forms of coercion and institutional power. Steve brings the MMT lens and pushes back on her treatment of interest rates – arguing the real constraint isn’t technical but political. They look at the limits of reform, the role of the state, and what real escape might require.
Episode 373 – Is There A Path To Fiat Socialism? with Carlos García Hernández
If we can already afford full employment, housing, and public goods, why does capitalism still call the shots? Carlos García Hernández joins Steve to debate whether Modern Monetary Theory can pave a path to socialism, given the realities of class power and entrenched institutions.
