Bienvenidos a la era de La Desregulación
Summary
This episode examines the rise of "deregulation" as a political strategy in Spain and globally, featuring economist Eduardo Garzón and ultraright expert Franco de Ledone. They analyze how new government ministries in Spain and Argentina use this rhetoric to dismantle protections for workers, consumers, and the environment. The discussion highlights specific failures, such as the collapse of Argentina’s pharmaceutical and industrial sectors, arguing that deregulation serves corporate interests rather than public freedom.
Topics discussed
Intro: The era of deregulation and sponsor ad
New Spanish regional ministries dedicated to deregulation
Political context: Right-wing promises and historical parallels
Economic view: Deregulation as repackaged neoliberalism
Political view: Deregulation as a tool for the far-right
Examples of beneficial regulations: Cosmetics and food labels
Case study: Sanitary and environmental deregulation in Castilla y León
The crypto sector: An example of total deregulation
How far-right parties seduce voters with anti-state rhetoric
Consequences in Argentina: Pharma, industry, and employment
Is deregulation temporary or the new normal? Democracy as instrument
Outro: Triodos Bank ad and podcast credits
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