Scene on Radio - Capitalism
Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, 2024
"Capitalism moves mountains, sometimes literally. It’s unchallenged as the world’s dominant economic system. And yet, in its current form, capitalism is on trial as it hasn’t been for at least half a century. People across the political spectrum are questioning the status quo. Millions, young people especially, now see capitalism as the problem, not the solution. Others fear throwing out the baby with the bathwater.
In Scene on Radio Season 7, Capitalism, host and producer John Biewen and co-host Ellen McGirt—longtime business and economics reporter and Editor in Chief of Design Observer Magazine—outline the history of capitalism, from its emergence in Europe 500 years ago up to the present. And they explore alternatives, from reforms of capitalism as we know it to more radical transformations."
Comment from our editors:
Scene on Radio - Capitalism offers an interesting and accessible introduction to the history and wokrings of capitalism, while also exploring possible alternatives. Unlike many books and podcasts on the subject, which can be very theoretical and difficult to follow, this podcast uses storytelling to make complex ideas and concepts easily understandable. The episode "Ships, Swords, and Fences" that explains the ermergence of our current economic system and the interconnectedness between capitalism, slavery and colonialism can be recommended in particular.
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