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 73 - Rights, Justice, Equality And All Things Funky with Irami Osei-Frimpong

Episode 73 – Rights, Justice, Equality And All Things Funky with Irami Osei-Frimpong

Our guest Irami Osei-Frimpong (the Funky Academic) will make you laugh. He also delivers truth like a gut-punch. Don't miss this episode.

Episode 72 - Nationalizing Payroll and The Right to a Job With Pavlina Tcherneva

Episode 72 – Nationalizing Payroll and The Right to a Job With Pavlina Tcherneva

Here’s how the Job Guarantee improves people’s lives: public goods provisioning, rehabilitating communities, creating basic economic security. Just what we need during a pandemic.

Episode 71 - Labor Pains with Tschaff Reisberg

Episode 71 – Labor Pains with Tschaff Reisberg

Did you know that the CARES Act gives unprecedented protection to some workers? How do you think they achieved it? (Spoiler alert: union organizing)

Episode 70 - Revolution H'20: A Discussion with Green Party Presidential Candidate Howie Hawkins

Episode 70 – Revolution H’20: A Discussion with Green Party Presidential Candidate Howie Hawkins

Where does Howie come out on MMT? Where does Steve come out on greening the dollar? Listen to an interesting discussion, with some disagreement, among old friends.