On Reality Asserts Itself I talk to leading thinkers and activists, and find out what were the formative experiences that shaped their political worldview. It's also a place to explore the major issues of our times with a sense of history, and a consciousness of class and race. Most importantly, it's a place for people who want change to discuss and debate what should be done next.
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On Reality Asserts Itself I talk to leading thinkers and activists, and find out what were the formative experiences that shaped their political worldview. It's also a place to explore the major issues of our times with a sense of history, and a consciousness of class and race. Most importantly, it's a place for people who want change to discuss and debate what should be done next.
Rana Foroohar - The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business
Reality Asserts Itself - With Paul Jay
1 hour 13 minutes
6 years ago
Rana Foroohar - The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business
On Reality Asserts Itself, Ms. Foroohar says financialization delivers stagnant wages, inequality and economic crisis; the Financial Times columnist and author of “Makers and Takers” says the financial sector represents only 7 percent of the U.S. economy, but takes around 25 percent of all corporate profit while creating only 4 percent of all jobs - with host Paul Jay
Reality Asserts Itself - With Paul Jay
On Reality Asserts Itself I talk to leading thinkers and activists, and find out what were the formative experiences that shaped their political worldview. It's also a place to explore the major issues of our times with a sense of history, and a consciousness of class and race. Most importantly, it's a place for people who want change to discuss and debate what should be done next.
