The Resurgence of White Supremacy
Summary
Richard Wolff analyzes how tariff refunds subsidize corporate profits while inflation rises, and how policies discouraging international students harm universities and isolate the US economy. He also highlights the contradiction between mass deportations and a growing skilled labor shortage. In the second half, guest Lucas Wilson discusses the resurgence of white supremacy as a tool to divide the working class and undermine labor power, urging political upheaval to address these systemic issues.
Topics discussed
Introduction, community support, and episode overview
Tariff refunds, corporate subsidies, and inflation
Decline in international students and economic impact
Skilled labor shortage and deportation policies
Fundraising update and book signing announcement
Interview with Prof. Lucas Wilson on white supremacy
White supremacy as a tool for class division
Future outlook, political movements, and conclusion
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