Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom: Grace Blakeley on Vulture Capitalism

Host Reed Galen  is joined by Grace Blakeley, author and staff writer at Tribune Magazine. They delve into the intricacies of capitalism, the collaboration between corporations and government, the role of neoliberalism in shaping economic policies, and the power inequalities that exist between those who own production and those who work for a living. Plus, the need for a countervailing force to challenge the status quo and the impact of globalization on labor and the importance of community and collective action in overcoming these challenges. For more from Grace Blakeley be sure to pick up her latest book, Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom, subscribe to “What Can We Do?” her Substack newsletter, and keep up with her writings at Tribune Magazine. For more from Reed Galen, subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social media platform for sane people, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices