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The Gilded Age of White Collar Crime (with Michael Hobbes)

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

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The Illusion of Accountability in White-Collar Crime

This chapter examines the troubling disconnect between public outrage over white-collar crimes and the ineffective legal repercussions faced by elite offenders. It discusses the erosion of social responsibility in corporate America, drawing parallels to systemic issues within the justice system that favor wealth and privilege. The conversation critiques the current punitive measures and advocates for a more proactive approach to preventing corporate misconduct.

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