Work Hard? Still Broke — Capitalism Was Never About Freedom

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Feb 28, 2025

Grace Blakeley, an economist and author known for her critical insights on capitalism, delves into the illusion of freedom sold by the system. She argues that hard work isn’t the key to success; rather, capitalism funnels wealth to the elite while marginalizing the rest. The discussion covers the rise of individualism versus collective action, critiques neoliberalism, and emphasizes the need for resilience within communities. Blakeley also explores the idea of rethinking capitalism and socialism, urging listeners to challenge accepted narratives and consider collective empowerment.

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Capitalism's Designed Inequality

Capitalism was designed to funnel wealth to the top, not to promote freedom or equality.
The myth of freedom through markets masks systemic exploitation and inequality.

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Neoliberalism Undermined Class Solidarity

Class consciousness involves realizing your material interests beyond personal interpretation.
The neoliberal push turned everyone into "mini capitalists" to weaken worker solidarity.

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Neoliberalism's Power Shift Exposed

Neoliberalism rebalanced power away from workers to bosses and finance capital.
The 2008 financial crisis exposed the fragility and inequality embedded in capitalism.

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You've Been Lied To — Capitalism Was Never About Freedom | Grace Blakeley Exposes the Big Scam

What if everything you’ve been told about success, hard work, and freedom was a carefully crafted illusion? In this explosive episode of Tea with Myriam Francois, economist and author Grace Blakeley pulls back the curtain on the biggest lie of our time — capitalism isn’t broken, it’s doing exactly what it was designed to do: funnel wealth and power to the top while leaving the rest of us fighting for scraps.

From the neoliberal con to the rise of the far right, from billionaire propaganda to why we were sold the myth of "freedom through markets," this is the conversation they don’t want you to hear.

If you’ve ever felt like the system is rigged — you’re not imagining it. This is your wake-up call.

Presenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Grace Blakeley

Senior Producer: Farzin Rabiee

Producer: Nadège Bizimungu

Researchers: Mohammed Samiq Walji, Yasmin Meddour,

Video Editor: Ralph Pritchard

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