
Ep 219: How Elites Concern Troll 'Waste' to Gut Social Welfare and Divide the Working Class
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Unpacking 'Waste' in Social Welfare
This chapter critiques the framing of 'waste, fraud, and abuse' in social welfare programs, questioning the racialized definitions that often accompany these terms. It explores the historical and ideological shifts that have led to the perception of welfare as wasteful, while neglecting the corruption within elite interests. The discussion emphasizes the hypocrisy in political narratives regarding government spending, contrasting social programs with military expenditures and highlighting the impact of corporate influence on federal policies.
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