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Capitalisn't

Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today. Hosted by Vanity Fair contribu... Read more

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The Gig Economy Isn’t What You Think It Is

The Gig Economy Isn’t What You Think It Is

Companies like Uber, Lyft, and Doordash have brought the term "gig economy" into our lexicon. But what is the gig econom... Read more

27 Feb 2020

39mins

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College: What is it Good For?

College: What is it Good For?

As college enrollment goes up, social mobility continues its 50-year decline. Luigi and Kate look for answers in the lat... Read more

4 Jan 2018

27mins

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The Failure of Russian Capitalism With Bill Browder

The Failure of Russian Capitalism With Bill Browder

On this podcast we mostly talk about what isn’t working in American capitalism. But, on this episode, we're taking a bre... Read more

2 Jan 2020

37mins

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Warrenomics

Warrenomics

As Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) jumps into the 2020 Presidential race, Kate and Luigi examine her legislative record a... Read more

17 Jan 2019

29mins

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Mutual Understanding: Is Your 401k Working Against You?

Mutual Understanding: Is Your 401k Working Against You?

Luigi shops for an airline ticket and ponders how our retirement investments might be hurting our wallets. New research ... Read more

4 Jan 2018

26mins

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Coronavirus: The Future Of Universities

Coronavirus: The Future Of Universities

What will universities and colleges look like post-coronavirus? Will the entire industry be disrupted by online learning... Read more

15 May 2020

41mins

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Shareholder Vote Suppression With SEC Commissioner Rob Jackson

Shareholder Vote Suppression With SEC Commissioner Rob Jackson

A common theme on our podcast is whether shareholders have too much power. But if we were going to redistribute that pow... Read more

21 Nov 2019

39mins

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The Right And Wrong Of MMT (Modern Monetary Theory)

The Right And Wrong Of MMT (Modern Monetary Theory)

MMT—modern monetary theory—has become one of the hottest topics in economics. The best selling book, "The Deficit Myth",... Read more

8 Oct 2020

37mins

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Why A Lack of Diversity Is Hurting Economics

Why A Lack of Diversity Is Hurting Economics

On this episode—Kate Waldock's final episode as a co-host of CapitalIsn't—we tackle a crucial question the economics fie... Read more

23 Jul 2020

54mins

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Regulating Facebook and Google Pt 1: Markets

Regulating Facebook and Google Pt 1: Markets

As digital platforms like Facebook and Google become globally powerful, some countries are investigating and even propos... Read more

9 May 2019

39mins

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Francis Fukuyama’s Proposal to Rein In Big Tech

Francis Fukuyama’s Proposal to Rein In Big Tech

It's not hard to find original conversations about the dangers of "Big Tech", but it is rare to find original solutions.... Read more

3 Dec 2020

42mins

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Capitalisn't Presents: The "Big Brains" Podcast

Capitalisn't Presents: The "Big Brains" Podcast

This week, another University of Chicago Podcast Network show called "Big Brains" asked Luigi to share his biggest takea... Read more

13 Nov 2020

34mins

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Antitrust Pt 1: The Establishment

Antitrust Pt 1: The Establishment

The first in a special 3-part series on antitrust law. In the wake of the approved merger between giants AT&T and Ti... Read more

19 Jul 2018

28mins

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Revisiting A Conversation On Money In Politics

Revisiting A Conversation On Money In Politics

Capitalisn't will be returning with a new co-host in September! In the meantime, as we develop the re-launch of our show... Read more

3 Sep 2020

33mins

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Mo Crypto Mo Problems

Mo Crypto Mo Problems

In the brave new world of cryptocurrency the latest frenzy involves Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), which make Bitcoin lo... Read more

26 Apr 2018

29mins

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What Is The Alternative To Friedman's Capitalism?

What Is The Alternative To Friedman's Capitalism?

It's been 50 years since Milton Friedman's world changing article which argued the only social responsibility of busines... Read more

5 Nov 2020

47mins

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Shareholders vs. Stakeholders

Shareholders vs. Stakeholders

Many are praising a recent Business Roundtable announcement that corporations should serve stakeholders as well as share... Read more

29 Aug 2019

36mins

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Universal Basic Income: Why and How?

Universal Basic Income: Why and How?

If you've been paying attention to Andrew Yang's Democratic presidential campaign, you're probably familiar with the con... Read more

1 Aug 2019

40mins

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Antitrust Pt 2: The Populists

Antitrust Pt 2: The Populists

The second in a special 3-part series on antitrust law. Kate and Luigi talk with Lina Khan, author of the article “Amaz... Read more

2 Aug 2018

29mins

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The Student Debt Crisis: There's No Such Thing As A Free College

The Student Debt Crisis: There's No Such Thing As A Free College

With Democratic presidential candidates making the student debt crisis one of the central issues of the 2020 race, Kate ... Read more

18 Jul 2019

37mins

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