Understanding Economic Crisis: Three Charts That Explain What’s Wrong With Capitalism Today | Ep. 231

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast

Apr 08, 2025•14 min•Ep. 232

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Episode description

Why did the US lose manufacturing jobs? What's the problem with Donald Trump's global tariff plan? Why is housing unaffordable in the US? Why are most of us economically insecure? And why is wage work so precarious? Dr. Van Jackson explains everything that's wrong with capitalism today in three charts, and offers some simple solutions to the problem of class war.

For the charts referenced in this episode, check out the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpOJU4qdS5c

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