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Behind the News: Ways Out of a Global Crisis w/ Malcolm Harris

Apr 14, 2025
Malcolm Harris, journalist and author of 'What's Left? Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis', joins economic sociologist Charlie Eaton for a deep dive into today's pressing global issues. They discuss the growing influence of hedge fund executives on university boards and its implications for governance. Harris outlines three innovative political paths to address the climate crisis, emphasizing the need for collective international strategies and public power to tackle environmental challenges and advocate for sustainable solutions.
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Elite Universities' Capitulation

  • Elite universities like Columbia have surprisingly yielded to Trump's pressures.
  • Their substantial resources theoretically enable them to resist his influence.
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Modern Elite Social Ties

  • Modern elites lack the pre-existing social coherence of past WASP elites.
  • They must actively build ties due to more diverse origins.
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Financiers on University Boards

  • University boards are now dominated by private equity and hedge fund managers.
  • These boards connect these financiers with other business elites, benefiting private equity investors.
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