Ep 73. Grace Blakeley: Vulture Capitalism

In this thought-provoking episode, we sits down with Grace Blakeley, renowned author of "Vulture Capitalism," to dismantle the myth of free markets and expose the deep-seated inequalities and corporate manipulations that shadow our economic systems. Grace eloquently unveils the realities of neoliberal economics, the role of state power, and the importance of collective action in forging a path towards genuine societal freedom. Whether you're an economic novice or a seasoned analyst, this episode offers a compelling insight into the mechanisms that drive our world.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:00 - A Background To Grace

00:01:31 - Why The Death of Freedom?

00:05:30 - The Power of Influence (Greensill)

00:06:14 - 76 Billion In Dividends

00:06:51 - Backdoor Bailouts & The Unfree Free Market (Boeing)

00:08:53 - Disaster Capitalism & The State Routinisation of Crime

00:11:05 - The Criminalisation of Homelessness, Wealth Inequality & Austerity

00:13:55 - Concentrations of Power, Influence & Capital

00:16:04 - Lobbying, Donations & Climate Breakdown (ExxonMobil)

00:17:57 - Nudging Over The Edge (Nudge Unit & The Windrush Scandal)

00:19:46 - Powerlessness (Brexit, North South Divide & A Poverty of Opportunity).

00:21:43 - Opportunities for Change (The Lucas Plan)

00:22:27 - Collective Consciousness vs. Toxic Individualism

00:24:25 - A Background To Wealth Inequality (Gary Stevenson) the UKs £800bn Deficit and The Consequences of Austerity

00:28:56 - Capital Strike & Capital Flight (Zambia)

00:30:05 - The Architects and The Bees (The Preston Model and More).

00:31:37 - Key Takeaways

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