Bill Mitchell

Bill Mitchell, an Australian economist and founder of Modern Monetary Theory, joins the conversation to tackle the chaotic landscape of American politics. He discusses the irrationality behind Trump's policies and critiques the failure of tariffs to revive manufacturing. The dialogue unveils how disillusionment with traditional political parties is fueling right-wing populism and reactionary extremism. Mitchell also examines the global repercussions of U.S. economic policies and the dark influence of social media on political discourse.

Economist Bill Mitchell discusses the flaws in capitalism, class conflict, and the need for systemic change. He criticizes the ruling elites, advocates for degrowth over green growth, and emphasizes the importance of power dynamics. Mitchell argues that progressives need to work towards changing the system, not just reforming it.

On Piers Morgan Uncensored: From New York, Anthony Weiner was tipped for political greatness - before his sexting scandal played out to millions on Netflix, possibly putting Trump in the White House for the first time. Donald Trump wins big in Iowa, smashing records in the first major pit stop on the long road to the White House. Can anything stop his march back to the Oval Office? Piers Morgan speaks to Clay Travis, Bill Mitchell, Louise Mensch and Rochelle Richardson AKA Silk. Watch Piers Morgan Uncensored at 8pm on TalkTV on Sky 522, Virgin Media 606, Freeview 237 and Freesat 217. Listen on DAB+ and the app.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Mitchell, a leading figure in Modern Monetary Theory and director of CofFEE, teams up with Chris Williamson, a former Labour MP known for his advocacy of socialist policies. They discuss the transformative potential of MMT for the Labour Party, arguing for a rethinking of public spending to support healthcare, education, and climate action. They critique corporate welfare's impact on growth, advocate for grassroots activism, and emphasize the need for innovative fiscal strategies to address economic disparities. Historical lessons provide a backdrop for their vision of more equitable economic governance.

Warren Mosler, co-founder of Modern Monetary Theory, and Bill Mitchell, a professor and economist, delve into how MMT could reshape an independent Scotland's economy. They discuss the importance of rethinking currency and debt, advocating for a job guarantee system to enhance employment. The duo critiques conventional fiscal policies and reflects on Argentina's economic lessons following its debt crisis. Patricia Pino shares insights on MMT activism, emphasizing the necessity of making economic concepts accessible for public discourse.