Nick Romeo, a staff writer for The New Yorker focused on American politics, joins the discussion. They dive into Jimmy Carter's complex legacy, examining his humanitarian efforts and moral leadership in contrast to his presidency's challenges. The conversation also addresses the fierce divide within the GOP over immigration and the innovative potential of citizen assemblies in revitalizing democracy. They explore how these assemblies encourage civic engagement and tackle local issues like youth homelessness, emphasizing the importance of diverse representation.

Nick Romeo, author of 'The Alternative', discusses the outdated dogmas of modern economists, the battle within academia over economics teaching, the psychological and sociological effects of a jobs guarantee program, cultural influences on economic approaches, the decline of influence in economics, and the importance of relevancy in addressing unsolved problems.

Exploring alternatives to capitalism, guests discuss transitioning to a cooperative future, embracing purpose-driven service, reclaiming power and identity for Indigenous communities, advocating for economic transformation through education and policy reform, and promoting a 'Buffalo Economy' for inclusive economics.

Nick Romeo, a writer for The New Yorker, shares his insights on economic policies and ideas. He covers topics such as worker ownership plans, gig economy reform, job guarantees, climate budgeting, and participatory budgeting in Oslo and Kashkash.

Journalist Nick Romeo discusses his book 'The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy' on restructuring the economy towards fairness. Topics include worker cooperatives, public-option marketplaces, job guarantee programs, challenges of monopolies like Amazon, policy interventions for a just economy, and alternatives to neoliberalism for sustainability.