The Socialist Program with Brian Becker Inflation and the Next Crash
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Sep 20, 2023 This podcast discusses the criminal inaction of the White House and Congress in addressing inflation and rising costs of basic goods. It explores the impact of inflation on workers' wages and living standards, the correlation between war spending and inflation, and the burden of economic crises on the working class. The episode provides insights on interest rates, 'shrinkflation,' and the need for transformative change.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Focus on Investors and Companies: A Discussion on Interest Rates and Inflation
01:32 • 5min
Inflation's Impact on Workers and 'Shrinkflation'
06:45 • 7min
The Link Between War Spending and Inflation
13:49 • 9min
Economic Crises, Instability, and the Burden on Working-Class Individuals
22:21 • 6min