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My Life as an Economic Hitman with John Perkins
Episode 19

My Life as an Economic Hitman with John Perkins

Shane Smith Has Questions

May 22, 202557m 2sExplicit

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Show Notes

John Perkins was once an economic hitman — a chief economist helping powerful corporations and governments entrap resource-rich countries in massive debt. Loans disguised as development aid ended up enriching the elite, while ordinary people paid the price.
He shares the moment that made him question everything, the “death economy” fueled by short-term greed, and how China is now leading this global game with a new twist. This isn’t just history — it’s the story of how economic power shapes today’s world and what it means for our planet’s future.


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