Exploring Capitalism, Medieval Villages, and Latrines

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This chapter examines various viewpoints on capitalism, such as the exploitation of the system, comparisons with socialism, and reflections on the portrayal of rich individuals. The hosts also discuss the concept of political piracy and provide an intriguing historical insight into a medieval village's latrine.

To fully grasp capitalism, it helps to understand the system it replaced – and the most meaningful differences between feudalism and capitalism. We visit the British Isles of the Middle Ages.

By John Biewen, with co-host Ellen McGirt. Interviews with Karen Dempsey, Ben Jervis, and Eleanor Janega. 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.