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mother earth

(6,002 posts)
Thu Jun 11, 2015, 10:52 AM Jun 2015

Richard Wolff, Global Capitalism: June 2015 Monthly Update



Published on Jun 11, 2015


Global Capitalism: Monthly Economic Update

Richard D. Wolff


Bio: Richard D. Wolff is a Professor of Economics Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and currently a Visiting Professor of the Graduate Program in International Affairs at the New School University in New York. He is the author of many books, including Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism, and Imagine: Living in a Socialist USA.
Wolff hosts the weekly hour-long radio program Economic Update on WBAI, 99.5 FM, New York City (Pacifica Radio). More: http://rdwolff.com/content/about

http://www.rdwolff.com

For more info or donations: http://www.democracyatwork.info/

Note: Used by permission of Prof. R.D. Wolff
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mother earth

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2. It is always a pleasure to bring these here, of course, the real thanks goes to Prof. Wolff who
Thu Jun 11, 2015, 11:16 AM
Jun 2015

keeps us all informed and works toward democracy in the workplace, while at the same time does so in an appropriately entertaining way.

TY to Prof. Wolff!

appalachiablue

(41,052 posts)
3. Appreciate the posts, very informative. I've followed Richard Wolff for several years.
Thu Jun 11, 2015, 12:03 PM
Jun 2015

Wish I'd had a prof. like him in college, he's one of the best communicators and educators I've ever seen. In one lecture a few years ago he emphasized how he detests grading students which causes them so much pressure and stress, and to him is an exercise akin to sorting and peeling potatoes, deciding which ones are best and placing them in different bins.

mother earth

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4. He has my admiration, he is completely inspiring, "the world is shifting" it begins in Europe, but
Thu Jun 11, 2015, 12:18 PM
Jun 2015

the wave is growing.

I always recommend that people give him a listen.

TY, appalachiablue.

canoeist52

(2,282 posts)
6. "Wow!" as Prof Wolff says.
Thu Jun 11, 2015, 02:29 PM
Jun 2015

Shows how current events are connected. This is the best economic education you can get on-line...and it's free to those who can afford student loans, but have a longer attention span than a gnat!

Thanks and keep these coming.

mother earth

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8. With one caveat, as Democracy at Work & these videos rely on donations,
Thu Jun 11, 2015, 05:54 PM
Jun 2015

all are welcome and well deserved.

TY, canoeist52, as long as Prof. Wolff allows me, I will happily keep 'em coming.

mother earth

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9. He is well deserving of all the admiration & kudos we all feel. His is such an important voice
Thu Jun 11, 2015, 05:55 PM
Jun 2015

in this shifting time.

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