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Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Noel King on ‘Today, Explained: Blame Capitalism’

Sep 9, 2023
Journalist and co-host of ‘Today, Explained’ podcast, Noel King, joins Larry to discuss their new special series on capitalism. They explore political divisions in economic philosophy, America's changing views on democracy and capitalism, the shareholder mentality, rise in property and education costs, and the future of capitalism.
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  • The podcast delves into the political divisions within economic philosophy and the right-wing's shift towards authoritarianism.
  • The episode examines the societal impact of capitalism, including the shareholder mentality, rising property and education costs, and society's relationship with unions.

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