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How to Save the U.S. Economy, With AOC and Stephanie Kelton

How to Save the U.S. Economy, With AOC and Stephanie Kelton

FromDeconstructed


How to Save the U.S. Economy, With AOC and Stephanie Kelton

FromDeconstructed

ratings:
Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Mar 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Border Closures. Economic meltdown. Skyrocketing unemployment claims. Every day brings new news of the COVID-19 pandemic’s unprecedented impact on American life. Will the federal government find the political will to enact the kinds of radical measures necessary to help Americans keep their heads above water during this crisis? New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and economist Stephanie Kelton join Mehdi Hasan to discuss what needs to be done.
Released:
Mar 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Journalist Mehdi Hasan is known around the world for his televised takedowns of presidents and prime ministers. In this new podcast from The Intercept, Mehdi unpacks a game-changing news event of the week while challenging the conventional wisdom. As a Brit, a Muslim and an immigrant based in Donald Trump's Washington D.C., Mehdi offers a provocative perspective on the ups and downs of American—and global—politics.