#22 Steve Grumbine: Real Progressive Economics

Steve Grumbine, the founder of Real Progressives and host of the Macro and Cheese podcast, shares his journey from a traditional economic mindset to becoming a leading MMT activist. He discusses the emotional challenges of advocating for progressive economics and the importance of community engagement. The conversation critiques austerity policies, emphasizing their real-life impacts, and calls for innovative ways to communicate MMT concepts. Grumbine also highlights the need for systemic reform over mere budget reallocations, particularly regarding military spending.