Malcolm Harris

Malcolm Harris, author of *What’s Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis*, shares his insights on navigating today's crises. He discusses three frameworks: marketcraft, public power, and communism to confront pressing challenges. Harris critiques the current liberal approaches, emphasizing technology's complex role in capitalism and ecological concerns. He argues for a transformative shift towards sustainability and community engagement, challenging the outdated notions of abundance while advocating for proactive collective action.

Malcolm Harris, a writer and progressive thinker known for his book 'What's Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis', dives into urgent strategies to tackle the climate crisis. He outlines three leftist approaches: marketcraft, public power, and communism, advocating for their simultaneous use. Harris critiques mainstream ideas like 'Abundance' for neglecting class politics, and questions the future of political opposition amid escalating environmental challenges. The conversation emphasizes unity within diverse movements for effective action.

Malcolm Harris, journalist and author of "What's Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis," joins to delve into the urgent complexities of the climate crisis. He advocates for addressing issues at scale, emphasizing community resilience and collective action. Harris critiques the interplay between class dynamics and climate change, proposing that solutions must tackle systemic inequalities. Engaging in a candid dialogue, he explores the importance of realistic optimism and the potential for grassroots movements to inspire significant change.

Malcolm Harris, journalist and author of 'What's Left? Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis', joins economic sociologist Charlie Eaton for a deep dive into today's pressing global issues. They discuss the growing influence of hedge fund executives on university boards and its implications for governance. Harris outlines three innovative political paths to address the climate crisis, emphasizing the need for collective international strategies and public power to tackle environmental challenges and advocate for sustainable solutions.

Malcolm Harris, a writer and political theorist known for his book 'What's Left? Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis,' critiques the Abundance Agenda famously championed by Ezra Klein. He insists this approach overlooks key structural issues in capitalism. Harris proposes three strategies—marketcraft, public power, and communism—advocating for collaborative, democratic planning to navigate the climate crisis. He also examines the intertwining of climate issues with social justice, arguing for unified movements to confront these challenges.