One of two weekly must-listens
I always listen to Akimbo and Pitchfork Economics. I love the descriptive header for this show: explaining who gets what and why. If you listen to economists, Republicans and Democrats since the 1970’s, and even religious types, you discover the underlying beliefs that government is bad, poor people deserve to be poor, and government budgets are exactly like home budgets. No, no, no. You’ll learn that trickle-down economics benefits a few while middle-out benefits everyone. I used to believe all the ideas I just mentioned. But, I got gently “pitch-forked”. There’s a kinder way. Nick and Goldie and their crew are carrying the torches.
MiketheChap via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/20/23
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I finally heard a through, thoughtful and fully researched explanation of neo-liberalism. The education was interesting and welcome. Thanks!
Haven436 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/10/19
Every show is an eye opener. And usually things I’ve never thought about. And whenever it’s not a new thought, I’m always happy that you’re taking about it!
citizen#9548 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/19/20
I often recommend this podcast because it takes a common sense approach to economics and highlights how corporations have systematically rigged our economy to benefit the few at the expense of many. It is a stinging indictment of the failed trickle down economics model as well as the...Read full review »
saints2d2 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/01/20
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