Economic Update

Worsening Economic Inequality Yields Worsening Social Conditions

On this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff  Kate Pickett and Richard Wilkinson’s best-selling study in the book The Spirit Level (2009), showing how economic inequality correlates with most of the major social problems of our time. We will juxtapose their latest paper “The Spirit Level at 15: The Enduring Impact of Inequality,” which details … Continued


UpFront

Sunaura Taylor on Disabled Ecologies

Sunaura Taylor, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at UC Berkeley. Her new book is Disabled Ecologies: Lessons from  a wounded desert EVENT: Sunaura’s presenting her book in an event with Yomi Young on Monday September 9 at 6:pm at Pegasus Books in Downtown Berkeley.


Democracy Now!

Democracy Now 6am – August 30, 2024

On today’s show: From Decriminalization to Border Crackdown, Harris Defends Hard-Line Shift in 1st Interview as Nominee No Policy Change: In CNN Interview, Harris Refuses to Condition U.S. Military Support for Israel “Opportunity Economy”: Kamala Harris Promotes Expanded Child Tax Credit, Regulating Price Gouging No Ban on Fracking: Kamala Harris Doubles Down on Fossil Fuels … Continued


Background Briefing (5am)

Paul Waldman / Andra Gillespie / Beth Daviess

After Pressure From Republicans and the Press, Will Tonight’s CNN Interview With Harris and Walz Answer Policy Questions?
Could Another Historical Breakthrough be the Election of a Black and Asian Woman Married to a Jew?
The Ties Between JD Vance and His New Press Secretary and the Shadowy Christian Nationalist Mens-Only Society for American Civic Renewal


Betty’s Night In

Betty’s Night In – August 29, 2024

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Whether you’re in your living room, at your desk, on the couch or on the freeway, Betty’s got a free-form mix of music for staying in or venturing out. New and classic Americana, Country, Bluegrass, Pop, R&B — sprinkled with a some Jazz, International, and Classical sounds. Come hang out on your terrestrial radio or … Continued