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 200 - Africa's Place in the Multi Polar Order with Fadhel Kaboub

Episode 200 – Africa’s Place in the Multi Polar Order with Fadhel Kaboub

In this, our 200th weekly episode and Fadhel Kaboub’s tenth, we look at the problems facing Africa and the global South and the multi-level track that will make them whole.

Episode 199 - The Breaking of the World with Thomas Fazi

Episode 199 – The Breaking of the World with Thomas Fazi

Thomas Fazi ties up loose ends on Truss, revealing that it all leads back to austerity and class warfare. He and Steve look at the new cold war, launched by the US.

Episode 198 - The Trinity of Austerity with Clara Mattei

Episode 198 – The Trinity of Austerity with Clara Mattei

Clara talks about her new book. Austerity is fiscal, monetary, and industrial. It isn’t a policy choice, it’s a necessity. Capitalism couldn’t survive without it.

Episode 197 - Gentrification and Culture with Davarian Baldwin

Episode 197 – Gentrification and Culture with Davarian Baldwin

Steve’s guest is Davarian L. Baldwin, author, historian, cultural critic, and social theorist of urban America. Their discussion includes the connection between racial capitalism and gentrification.