Topic: Economic Justice

4 chapters across the catalog

Composting People
Episode 1117 2:31:43 - 2:34:19

1117: Composting People

Climate Intersectionality, Green New Deal Social Justice

Aisha Clark described climate change as an "intersectional issue" that encompasses economic justice, racial justice, and women's rights. The hosts argue that the Green New Deal is less about environmental science and more about a broad social justice agenda that targets "old white guys" while promising to help all other demographics.

Chow Hound
Episode 948 54:23 - 58:44

948: Chow Hound

Millennial Socialism, Economic Definition Confusion

Man-on-the-street interviews at college campuses suggest that many millennials view socialism as a positive concept synonymous with "fairness" or "helping people," yet they are unable to provide a basic economic definition of the term. The confusion between social welfare and state control of production indicates a successful "engineering" of the term within academic environments. Critics argue that this lack of economic literacy masks the reality of state-controlled life.

Hunger Winter
Episode 771 1:51:32 - 1:55:06

771: Hunger Winter

Climate Change, New World Order Economics

The hosts speculate that the climate change movement is a New World Order initiative designed to transition the global economy away from petroleum to prevent resource-based wars. They argue the upcoming Paris summit is primarily about establishing a "Climate Justice Court" to redistribute wealth from rich to poor nations.

Jobs Justice and Climate
Episode 84 46:26 - 48:45

84: Jobs Justice and Climate

Robert Gibbs and Economic Analysis of Marijuana

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs is questioned about whether the President has economic data to support his dismissal of marijuana legalization. Gibbs claims to be unaware of any formal economic analysis and refers reporters to the Justice Department, further dismissing the validity of the question.