Geopolitical Economy Report The deep state is not a crazy conspiracy. It's how empire overrides democracy
Oct 11, 2022
Journalist Ben Norton and historian Aaron Good discuss the deep state as a top-down structure used to maintain imperialism and override democracy. They explore the relationship between government, property, and the deep state in a capitalist system, and clarify its concept in relation to capitalism. The podcast also delves into the deep state's relation to empire and democracy, and highlights the US and British responses to economic crises and their impacts in Guatemala and Indonesia.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Exploring the Relationship Between Government, Property, and the Deep State in a Capitalist System
04:47 • 4min
The Deep State, Empire, and Democracy
08:32 • 3min
Clarifying the Concept of the Deep State and its Relation to Capitalism
11:05 • 5min
The US and British Responses to Economic Crises and the Mention of Guatemala and Indonesia
16:19 • 2min