Mark Blyth and Brett Christophers discuss:
The story of capitalism, as told by its critics – The Rhodes Center Podcast with Mark Blyth
For as long as this thing we call “capitalism” has existed, it has had its fair share of critics. (You’ve heard more than a few of them on this very podcast.)On this episode, Mark talks with someone whose new book makes clear that when it comes to understanding this globe-spanning economic system – where it came from, how it’s shaped our world, and where it’s going – those critics might be some of our best guides. John Cassidy is a staff writer at The New Yorker covering politics and economics, and his new book, “Capitalism and Its Critics: A History from the Industrial Revolution to AI,” tells the story of capitalism in a way you haven’t heard before. Learn more about and purchase “Capitalism and Its Critics: A History from the Industrial Revolution to AI”Transcript coming soon to our website
- The story of capitalism, as told by its critics
- The extraction industry powering the green transition
- Independent from who exactly? Central banks and democracy (part two)
- Independent from who exactly? Central banks and democracy (part 1)
- The role of universities in a democratic society (a collaboration with “Brown 2026”)
