The Socialist Program with Brian Becker Wall Street’s Dream Is Privatizing Social Security & Medicare…But They’re Here to Stay!
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May 8, 2024 
Professor Richard Wolff discusses the financial solvency of Social Security and Medicare, exposing fear-mongering tactics. They explore the historical origins of these programs and the ongoing debate on their stability. The podcast highlights the inequality in funding and the dangers of privatizing these essential social safety nets.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Emergence of Social Security and Medicare Programs in the US
02:07 • 6min
Analysis of the Solvency Debate on Social Security and Medicare in the US
08:32 • 4min
Inequities in Social Security Funding
12:20 • 7min
Implications of Privatizing Social Security and Medicare
19:35 • 5min