Occupy Wall Street and the Critique of Capitalism

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This chapter discusses the significance of the Occupy Wall Street movement and its impact on people in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. It explores the difficulties faced by the movement in determining their next steps and unifying their values. The chapter also highlights the connection between Occupy, Bernie Sanders, Black Lives Matter, and the Democratic Socialists of America.

Two wildly different political movements — Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party — emerged from the Great Recession. They forever changed the way Americans think about capitalism and democracy.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Serena Solin, engineered by Rob Byers and Patrick Boyd with original music by Jon Ehrens, and hosted by Noel King. Additional editorial support from Miles Bryan, Jolie Myers, and Miranda Kennedy.

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