The economic landscape for working citizens is increasingly challenging, characterized by longer hours coupled with declining wages. This phenomenon reflects a broader discourse on neoliberalism since the 1980s, marked by significant political shifts with the rise of right-wing governments in the U.S. and the UK. This shift underscores the intertwined nature of economic policies and democratic structures, with neoliberalism significantly impacting citizens' lives and the perception of democracy itself.
S7 E7: Gilded Age 2.0
After 40 years of neoliberalism, most Americans of every political stripe agree that the economy is “rigged” in favor of corporations and the wealthy. But we may not know the half of it.
By John Biewen, with co-host Ellen McGirt. Interviews with Nancy MacLean, Edward Balleisen, Brad DeLong, Marjorie Kelly, and Oren Cass. Story editor: Loretta Williams. Music by Michelle Osis, Lilli Haydn, Chris Westlake, Alex Symcox, and Goodnight, Lucas. Music consulting by Joe Augustine of Narrative Music.
"Capitalism” is a production of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, in partnership with Imperative 21.