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Some More News: Everything Bad Is Ronald Reagan's Fault

Jul 10, 2024

This podcast explores how Ronald Reagan's presidency is blamed for numerous issues in America today, from economic inequalities to healthcare and education challenges. It also delves into Reaganomics, wealth disparities, and his impact on student loans. The episode features discussions on Republican party dynamics, supply-side economics, and Reagan's legacy on various aspects of society.

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Reaganomics widened income inequality through tax cuts benefiting the wealthy.

Reagan's education policies increased student loans, making higher education financially burdensome.

Reagan's deregulation led to health hazards and undermined workers' rights in the U.S.

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Reaganomics and Neoliberalism

Reagan's economic policies, commonly known as Reaganomics, aligned with neoliberalism, emphasizing minimal government involvement and tax cuts to stimulate economic growth. His signature policy, supply -side economics or trickle -down economics, aimed to benefit the wealthy, resulting in widened income inequality and minimal impact on ordinary citizens. Despite claims of success, Reaganomics failed to fulfill its promises and exacerbated societal disparities.

Intro

5min

Analyzing Ronald Reagan's Legacy and Policies

5min

Reaganomics and Supply-Side Economics

8min

Reaganomics and Wealth Disparities

7min

Reagan's Impact on Student Loans and Public Education

19min

The Impact of Ronald Reagan's Presidency

7min

Reagan's Impact on Healthcare, AIDS Epidemic, and Justice System

21min

Reagan's Legacy and Failed Policies

6min

Hi. Today we're looking at America's 40th president – Teflon Ron, 'ol Dutchy, the Gipper himself – Ronald Reagan, and how nearly everything bad in the U.S. today can be traced back to something he did and/or said.

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