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Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom
May 24, 2024
Author Grace Blakeley discusses 'Vulture Capitalism' exposing corporate manipulation, government-business ties, and inequality. The podcast delves into the limitations of free markets, collective action for change, and the impact of corporate dominance on democracy.
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- Large corporations in capitalist markets cooperate more than compete, reducing consumer choice and worker bargaining power.
- Corporate influence on policymaking leads to corruption, eroding democracy and societal trust, emphasizing the need for collective action.
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Capitalist Markets and Inequality
The podcast discusses how capitalist markets are dominated by large corporations that cooperate more than they compete, leading to decreased consumer choice and worker bargaining power. Rather than investing in development or sharing profits, these corporations prioritize distributing billions to shareholders, resulting in high inequality, low investment, and reduced productivity.
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