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 136 - Money and the Limits of Sovereignty with Scott Ferguson

Episode 136 – Money and the Limits of Sovereignty with Scott Ferguson

What happens if we rid ourselves of the semantic baggage of monetary “sovereignty”? Scott Ferguson, co-host of Money on the Left podcast, has some thoughts.

Episode 135 - The Flint Water Crisis with Jordan Chariton

Episode 135 – The Flint Water Crisis with Jordan Chariton

Jordan Chariton of Status Coup joins Steve to talk about the Flint water crisis and what it's been like to be the lone media organization covering it.

Episode 134 - Infrastructure with Robert Hockett

Episode 134 – Infrastructure with Robert Hockett

Robert Hockett returns to look at the shifting meaning of infrastructure and the policy surrounding it. He and Steve talk about the global supply chain, the possible return of manufacturing jobs to the US, and much more.

Episode 133 - Organizing For Power with Marianne Garneau

Episode 133 – Organizing For Power with Marianne Garneau

Steve’s guest is Marianne Garneau, labor educator, IWW organizer, publisher of Organizing Work. They talk about the history of the labor movement and strategies for effective workers’ actions in today’s decentralized world of gigs and ubers.