Facing American Poverty and Global Supply Chain Issues
Jul 24, 2024
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Protestant minister Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II challenges misrepresentation of American poverty and racialization issues. New York Times correspondent Peter S. Goodman discusses global supply chain vulnerabilities, shortages, and the importance of regulations. Podcast sheds light on systemic poverty, historical examples, and supporting local businesses for a resilient supply chain.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II advocates for addressing poverty as a whole, emphasizing the need to shift focus from racial to class perspectives.
Peter S. Goodman highlights the importance of a more resilient supply chain through sensible regulations and increased worker involvement.
Deep dives
Facing the Reality of Poverty
Reverend Doctor William Barber discusses the misrepresentation of poverty in the US, emphasizing that poverty is often marginalized and racialized. He highlights that 60% of black people and 30% of white people in poverty show the need to address poverty as a whole, regardless of race. The book 'White Poverty' advocates for acknowledging all forms of poverty in America and calls for a shift in focus from racial to class perspectives.
Mobilizing the Poor and Low-Wage Workers
Reverend Doctor William Barber stresses the political power of poor and low-wage individuals, comprising 30% of the electorate nationally and over 40% in specific states. He advocates for mobilizing these voters to affect change, organizing a movement to address systemic issues like poverty, racism, and healthcare denial. The upcoming assembly in Washington, DC aims to unify people from diverse backgrounds to tackle interlocking injustices.
Changing the Economic Mindset
Peter Goodman delves into the global supply chain crisis, highlighting the overdependence on foreign productions. He stresses the need for a more resilient supply chain through sensible regulations and increased worker involvement. Goodman explores the complexities of capitalism, emphasizing the importance of antitrust enforcement and labor mobilization to create a more stable and equitable economic system.
Protestant minister, social activist, and Yale Divinity School professor, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, joins Jon Stewart to explain the misrepresented statistics of poverty in America and his latest book, “White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy.” Also, New York Times global economics correspondent and author of "How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain," Peter S. Goodman, sits with Michael Kosta to explain American dependence on an unstable supply chain.