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Economic Update: The Contributions of Karl Marx - Part 2

| Part 2 of 4 Professor Wolff takes a deeper look at the life and work of Karl Marx in celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth. Read more

Economic Update: The Contributions of Karl Marx - Part 1

| Part 1 of 4 Professor Wolff takes a deeper look at the life and work of Karl Marx in celebration of... Read more

Anti-Capitalist Chronicles: Global Unrest

| [S1 E29] In this episode, Prof. Harvey starts with the protests in Chile and then talks about the unrest emerging all over the globe. Capitalism, particularly Neo-liberalism, is... Read more

All Things Co-op: Cuba Cooperatives

A country of around 10 million people, Cuba has more than 5,000 cooperatives. As part of the reform process over the last decade, cooperatives have already achieved a prominent role in the Cuban economy... Read more

Economic Update: Libertarianism, Capitalism & Socialism

| [S9 E47] This episode of Economic Update features an exploration by Professor Wolff of how Libertarians defend capitalism by saying its many current flaws/faults flow from... Read more

Capitalism Hits Home: Capitalism, Socialism and Communism - Part 1

| [S1 E32] Part 1 of 3 This podcast will define those different class arrangements of Capitalism, Socialism and Communism and how they... Read more

Economic Update: Competition and Monopoly in Capitalism

| [S9 E46] Capitalism's growing problems (inequalities, instabilities, unsustainability etc.) lead some defenders to argue that... Read more

Anti-Capitalist Chronicles: Social Reproduction - Part 2

| [S1 E28] In this part 2 of 2, Prof. Harvey continues his discussion with CUNY Graduate Center Professor Cindi Katz about social reproduction and... Read more

All Things Co-op: Rodney North, Co-op Consultant

In this episode, Kevin speaks with Rodney North, a member of the DC Cooperative Stakeholder Group, a co-op consultant, and a former co-op member for many years... Read more

Economic Update: Teaching Economics: A Revolutionary Approach

| [S9 E45] This week on Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on Kshama Sawant’s reelection victory in the Seattle City Council race... Read more

News & Newsworthy

This section is dedicated to D@W appearances, op-eds and articles by our contributors. D@W is not affiliated directly with these organizations, companies or entities.

Bad Faith: How Does the U.S. Pay for TWO Wars?

Prof Wolff joins Briahna Joy Gray to address Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's attempt to reassure the public regarding America's investment in Israel amid the Gaza siege. Yellen's statement suggested the feasibility of sustaining two wars—the conflict in Ukraine and Israel's actions in Palestine. In this discussion, the focus revolves around... Read more

The Socialist Program: Cutthroat Bankers' New Scheme: Why Banks Are Suddenly Closing Accounts

In this episode, Professor Richard Wolff and Brian Becker discuss sudden US bank account closures, revealing the profit-driven complexities within the banking system. They explore risk strategies tied to rising interest rates and tighter regulations, highlighting potential economic instability. Comparing the US profit-centric banking with the community-focused approach seen in... Read more

Dialogue Works: Reversing Roles: When the Tail Leads the Dog

In this interview, Prof Wolff emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between capitalism and socialism, framing socialism as a response to the failings of capitalism. The fall of the Soviet Union doesn't signal the end of socialism but a shift towards capitalist systems. Dissatisfied employees excluded from decision-making will lead movements for... Read more

Why Capitalism Cannot Finally Repress Socialism

Article by Richard D. Wolff "Socialism is capitalism’s critical shadow. When lights shift, a shadow may seem to disappear, but sooner or later, with further shifts of light, it comes back. Capitalism’s ideologues have long fantasized that capitalism would finally outwit, outperform, and thereby overcome socialism: make the shadow vanish permanently.... Read more

Inconvenient Truth of Our Failed Economic System

The interview with Prof Wolff covers a range of topics, including healthcare systems, capitalism's inefficiencies, inflation, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and global geopolitical issues. Various economic concepts, the failures of capitalism in healthcare, government influence on inflation, and the call for a ceasefire in international conflicts are discussed. Dr. Wolff emphasized... Read more

Zero Hour: Why Not Democratize Big Auto Companies?

Prof Wolff joins Zero Hour with RJ Eskow to discuss the recent agreement between the Ford Motor Company and the United Auto Workers and how it relates to the larger issues of labor, capitalism, and democratizing workplaces. The conversation delves into the undemocratic nature of corporations, stock market fluctuations, and... Read more

Dialogue Works: Proudly Ignorant

In this interview, Professor Wolff discusses the challenges at the United Nations, the historical context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the need for a global conference involving major powers to find a resolution. He also touches on how capitalism perpetuates global inequality, the obstacles to international agreements, and the significance... Read more

The Socialist Program: $106 Billion for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan: How War Spending Subsidizes Capitalism

Professor Wolff and Brian Becker discuss President Joe Biden's proposed $106 billion military spending package, analyzing its implications. They delve into the origins of the military-industrial complex in the Korean War and how it has evolved into a taxpayer-funded subsidy for defense contractors. Economic challenges in the United States, such... Read more

G7 Vs. BRICS: Power Struggles are not Class Struggles

Article by Richard D. Wolff "The newly emerging socialist focus challenges both the US and China, the G7 and BRICS, despite the different balances of state and private enterprises among them." Read more

The Socialist Program: Opioid Epidemic & Capitalism: Rite-Aid Goes Under From Opioid Lawsuits But Opioid Overdoses Soar

In this episode of The Socialist Program, the focus is on the bankruptcy of the pharmacy giant Wright Aid, driven by lawsuits related to its role in the opioid crisis. Professor Wolff and Brian Becker discuss the consequences of this corporate collapse and the broader issues related to capitalism and... Read more

Essential Reading

Understanding Marxism

If you want to understand capitalism in order to make society better, then understanding Marx’s analysis is fundamental in drawing your attention to capitalist production’s core conflict: class struggle. It is everywhere, and it influences everything and everyone in our society. Marx is the theoretician who first explained it systematically. He was a social critic for whom capitalism signified not the end of human history, but the latest phase that badly needed a transition to something better. Buy Here →

The Sickness is the System

The coronavirus pandemic, economic crash, political divisions, and social tensions have plunged the declining American capitalist system into chaos. In this collection of over 50 unique essays, Prof. Wolff argues that a mere return to normalcy is inadequate to tackle the accumulated problems of US capitalism. Buy Here →

Understanding Socialism

Understanding Socialism tackles the taboos and unveils the often hidden histories of socialism, but most importantly it offers a way forward: a socialism built on democracy in the workplace. A blend of history, analysis and opinion, Understanding Socialism is an honest and approachable text that knocks down false narratives, confronts failures, and offers a path to a new socialism based on workplace democracy. Buy Here →