Paolo Gerbaudo

Paolo Gerbaudo discusses BYD's rise in the EV market, challenging Tesla, potential in North America. Focus on vertical integration, global market dynamics, and threat to Tesla. Analysis of Chinese automakers' impact on Western markets, advantages of EVs, and charging infrastructure challenges.

In this engaging discussion, Paolo Gerbaudo, an economic sociologist from Complutense University, reveals BYD's remarkable rise as a powerhouse in the electric vehicle market. Meanwhile, Andrew Hartman, a history professor and author of 'Karl Marx in America,' delves into the complex and evolving presence of Marxist thought in U.S. culture, tracing its influences from the Cold War to the present. Together, they explore the intersection of economic strategies and historical narratives, shedding light on how these dynamics shape contemporary politics.