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!


Latest Episodes

Episode 243 - RP Live Presents Africa's Quest for Economic Liberation with Ndongo Samba Sylla

Episode 243 – RP Live Presents Africa’s Quest for Economic Liberation with Ndongo Samba Sylla

Thomas Sankara's agenda for African development and self-sufficiency is only enhanced by MMT. Ndongo Samba Sylla shares insights on economic liberation.

Episode 242 - Monetary Operations: Coordinated vs. Consolidated with Eric Tymoigne

Episode 242 – Monetary Operations: Coordinated vs. Consolidated with Eric Tymoigne

Economist Eric Tymoigne explains the relationship and operations of the Federal Reserve and Treasury and looks at the implications for govt spending and taxing.

Episode 241 - The MMT Lens with Bill Mitchell

Episode 241 – The MMT Lens with Bill Mitchell

Bill Mitchell talks with Steve about MMT as a lens for the politics of degrowth. They also discuss the corporate counterattack on the social democratic trends of the postwar era.

Episode 240 - Can Unions Reclaim the Strike? with Joe Burns

Episode 240 – Can Unions Reclaim the Strike? with Joe Burns

Labor lawyer and negotiator Joe Burns talks with Steve about the US labor movement, class struggle unionism, and the radicalism of the working class.

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