Economics For the People takes you on a journey to explore the transformative power of economics when it is harnessed for the working classes, to advance social justice, and to create an inclusive and equitable society. It is an open invitation to participate in collectively shaping and reimagining an economy that prioritizes the needs and aspirations of the working classes, marginalized communities, and individuals of different gender expressions, sexualities, and abilities. The show features diverse voices, experiences and perspectives that often remain unheard in mainstream conversations about economics, markets and numbers.
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Recent episodes include "EP29: Political Economy of the Media; Macroeconomics of War" (15 June 2026, 58 minutes), "EP28: Missouri's Budget, Trade Routes and War" (13 April 2026, 57 minutes), and "EP27: Rent Control & Data Centers" (3 March 2026, 60 minutes).
Economics For the People publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 29 episodes.
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Economics For the People is an education show with 29 episodes published.
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In our April episode, we spoke with Rajeev Ravisankar, a researcher and journalist whose work focuses on the political economy of media — specifically on labor organizing in newsrooms and the growing movement toward...
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In our March episode, Sirisha and Taki dissect the 2026 Missouri Budget. It is necessary to understand that any state budget is a document that reflects our values as a society. On the revenue side, the budget proposes...
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In our February episode, we discuss the mushrooming of data centers in the Midwest. The growth of artificial intelligence is driving demand for computational power and the construction of data centers across the United...
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In our January episode, we engage in a dialogue with Professor Pavlina Tcherneva about formulating a winning policy agenda. What is the role of vision in elections and the policy process? Our Dollars & Sense Debrief...
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In our December episode, we converse with Professor Neni Panourgia about the Greek military dictatorship of 1967-1974, known in Greece simply as the Junta. Professor Panourgia grew up during the Junta years and she...
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‘Tis the season to advertise! In our Special Feature this month, we replay Prof. Zoe Sherman's segment from November 2023. Zoe helps us peel back the glittering layers of advertising and the holiday season where...
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In the October episode of our podcast, we discuss the economics of the government shutdown and the situation of unhoused deportees in Tijuana Mexico. First, in our Dollars and Sense Debrief, Chris Sturr interviews...
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In the September episode of our podcast, we focus American cities. In our first segment, Chris Sturr interviews Professor Shel Stromquist about the history of municipal socialism in the United States. He reminds us that...
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In the August episode of Economics for the People, we interview Professor Vamsi Vakulabharanam about his book Class and Inequality in India and China, 1950-2010. On the eve of Indian Independence from British rule, and...
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Our July episode is all about crypto. We present two different perspectives on how to understand cryptocurrency. In our Dollars & Sense Debrief, Chris Sturr interviews economist Gerald Epstein from the University of...
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In our June episode, we spoke with Kshama Sawant about her campaign to win the House seat in Seattle's 9th Congressional district. Kshama was a member of city council in Seattle for about a decade, helping to win...
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<p>In the May edition of our podcast, Chris Sturr speaks with Mike Prokosch about the widespread practice of short staffing, which is basically polite language for work intensification. Mike gives […]</p> <p>The post...
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<p>We are back with apologies for our brief hiatus. Our April episode featured John Miller discussing the economics of Trump’s tariff policy, while Michael Yates shared his insights about the […]</p> <p>The post EP17...
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<p>In our feature segment this month, Taki and Sirisha have a wide-ranging conversation with Professor Adam Hanieh about the Gulf Countries. We spoke about class, highlighting that these countries are […]</p> <p>The...
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<p>In our feature segment this month, Taki and Sirisha have a conversation with Professor Yasser Munif about the current state of the Syrian Revolution. From the beginning of the revolt […]</p> <p>The post EP15: The...
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<p>In our feature segment this month, Taki and Sirisha interviewed socialist blogger Carl Beijer (carlbeijer.com) in a wide ranging conversation about the Trumpian moment in the United States. In the […]</p> <p>The post...
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<p>Our December episode is dedicated to celebrating the 50th anniversary of our partners at Dollars & Sense Magazine. Dollars & Sense is a national magazine published six times per year, […]</p> <p>The post EP13: 50th...
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<p>In our feature this month, we interview economist Richard Wolff about the US election that was held on November 5th. He emphasized many important points, including that in the context […]</p> <p>The post EP12...
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<p>In our feature this month, we speak with Professor David Cayla about his latest book, focusing on the decline of neoliberalism and populism. If neoliberalism is disappearing, what will replace […]</p> <p>The post...
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<p>In our feature this month, we interview Ulysses “Deke” Clayborn, the administrator of HUD in the Great Plains Region, which includes Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska. We discuss housing policy, […]</p> <p>The...
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