This chapter examines the 2008 financial crisis through the personal experiences of a millennial, highlighting the halted housing boom and rising economic disparities. It reflects on the growing discontent with capitalism among younger generations, influenced by historical injustices and the quest for social justice, all framed within the cultural context of punk rock music.
S7 E8: The People’s Pushback
Over several decades, a growing number of people in the United States and elsewhere – especially younger people – have turned against capitalism. The reasons are not mysterious.
Reported by Lewis Raven Wallace and produced by John Biewen, with co-host Ellen McGirt. Interviews with Esteban Kelly, Josh Bivens, Malaika Jibali, and Evan Caldwell. Story editor: Loretta Williams. Music by Michelle Osis, Lilli Haydn, Chris Westlake, Alex Symcox, and Goodnight, Lucas. Music consulting by Joe Augustine of Narrative Music.
"Capitalism” is a production of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, in partnership with Imperative 21.