Ones and Tooze Getting to Know Kamala Harris
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Jul 12, 2024 
US Vice President Kamala Harris is discussed as a potential replacement for Joe Biden. The podcast also analyzes the economic impact of the UK elections and the new Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. Additionally, topics include minority group political leanings in the US, the impact of social media on mental health, and challenges faced by Britain post-Brexit.
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Kamala Harris's Father's Heterodox Economics
- Donald J. Harris combines post-Keynesian and Marxian ideas linking investment, income distribution, and growth.
- Adam Tooze says his heterodox views differ sharply from mainstream Biden administration economics.
Racial Gaps In Economics Education
- Black Americans are highly underrepresented in economics degrees and the profession.
- Howard University's economics tradition links racial justice with macroeconomic questions, influencing broader policy debates.
Harris's California Tech Alignment
- Kamala Harris rose politically within the tech-boom era and maintained close ties to Silicon Valley.
- Tooze argues she is mainstream pro-tech rather than a tech-regulation crusader.