

The Kingdom of Private Equity / George Scialabba
Aug 23, 2023
George Scialabba, author and critic, discusses the negative impact of private equity and the influence of Milton Friedman's ideology on corporations. They explore the relationship between financialization and labor organizing, the downfall of the Bretton Woods agreements, and the consequences of private equity acquisitions. Also, they engage in humorous conversations about worst-case scenarios and share a fascinating description of Michael, a person involved in card playing and cultural participation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Private Equity and a New Producer
03:07 • 3min
Possums, Tapeworms, and Small Town Journalism
05:42 • 10min
Financialization and Labor Organizing in Capitalism
15:19 • 26min
The Impact of Milton Friedman's Ideology and the Rise of Private Equity
41:43 • 20min
Discussing 'Kudzu, the kingdom of private equity' with George Scialabba
01:02:06 • 2min
Exploring Worst-Case Scenarios and Listener Responses
01:03:43 • 3min
Secrecy, Allegations, and Patreon Announcements
01:06:54 • 5min
Michael: Card Player, Blogger, and Cultural Participant
01:11:56 • 24min