Michael Hudson and Radhika Desai dissect the economic illusion of Trump’s presidency six months into his second term. From manipulated markets to rising debt, gutted institutions, inflationary tariffs, and vanishing public services, they show how Trump’s policies enrich the top 1% while accelerating decline for everyone else. As MAGA voters begin to feel betrayed, and even allies like Elon Musk break ranks, the cracks widen. This episode unpacks how perception replaces policy—and why th...| Michael Hudson
With NATO summit in Washington, Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss how Western governments are losing elections, expanding war against Russia in Ukraine, threatening Global South.| Geopolitical Economy Report
Economist CP Chandrasekhar discusses India's economy, policies of PM Narendra Modi and BJP, if GDP growth data are accurate or exaggerated| Geopolitical Economy Report
Jill Stein explains her anti-war, pro-worker platform and Green Party campaign for US president, in this interview with Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson.| Geopolitical Economy Report
Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss the rhetoric and reality of Bidenomics, and how good US President Biden was for the economy| Geopolitical Economy Report
Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss alternatives to neoliberal model of financialization, policies for a productive, sustainable economy.| Geopolitical Economy Report
Economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss the debt crises in the US, and how neoliberal economics creates financial bubbles.| Geopolitical Economy Report