Robert Brenner
Historian and professor emeritus with expertise in economic history and capitalism; editor at publications like New Left Review and author of works on global economic turbulence and capitalist development.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 56min
Jacobin Radio: Trumpism as Counterrevolution w/ Robert Brenner and Dylan Riley
Dylan Riley, a UC Berkeley sociologist who studies class formation, and Robert Brenner, an economic historian of capitalism, discuss Trumpism as a coherent counterrevolutionary project. They trace its roots to long economic stagnation and a split between credentialed and non‑credentialed workers. They focus on attacks on universities, expansion of the security state as jobs policy, AI displacing credentialed labor, and the unraveling of the international order.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 56min
Jacobin Radio: Post-Election Analysis w/ Robert Brenner
In this engaging discussion, Robert Brenner, a UCLA history professor and editor at New Left Review, analyzes the surprising election results that favored Donald Trump. He delves into the decline in Democratic voter support and critiques the party's focus on professionals over the working class. The conversation highlights Biden's communication struggles and the influence of wealthy donors. Brenner emphasizes the urgent need for Democrats to reconnect with everyday voters and reflects on how Trump's populism reshapes the Republican Party's appeal.
