Unf*cking The Republic
Phone A Friend: Nick Hanauer of Pitchfork Economics.
Oct 14, 2023
Max interviews Nick Hanauer, co-host of the Pitchfork Economics podcast and founder of Civic Ventures. They discuss the $15 minimum wage, neoliberal messaging, Bidenomics, and the struggle to break through the 'pack of lies' corporations sell to maintain the status quo.
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- Advocating for structural changes in economic policy is crucial to reduce inequality and address societal issues
- Telling compelling stories about progressive policies that resonate with people's intuitions is necessary to counter the influence of the neoliberal narrative and debunk corporate bullshit
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The Power of Structural Change
Nick Hanauer, the host of the podcast Pitchfork Economics, discusses his work in advocating for structural changes in economic policy to reduce inequality. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on structural change rather than relying solely on philanthropy, as it has a greater impact in addressing societal issues. Hanauer explains that economic prosperity is not a consequence of growth but rather a cause of it, highlighting the need to prioritize policies that benefit the middle class and promote social cohesion and democracy.
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