Category Archives: Income disparity

Michael Hudson: From Babylon to Wall Street – How Bankers Make You Poor

A wide-ranging historical discussion with Michael Hudson, tracing the destructive rise the power of lenders from ancient times to today.

As Tariffs Bite and Jobs Stall, New Interactive Tool Tracks How Much Trump and GOP Are Raising the Cost of Living

As Trump’s new tariffs are about to squeeze American wallets even harder, a new tool helps keep track of the damage.

Chronically Ill? In RFK Jr.’s View, It Might Be Your Own Fault

RFK, Jr.’s policy views confirm that he hates the poors.

CEOs Celebrate Even Bigger Wins in Class Warfare via Cutting Employment

CEOs are not just looting their companies but now the broader economy with the intensity of their headcount cutting.

The Post-Pandemic Disinflation: Low Sacrifice, High Prices

Central banks in advanced nations really do believe they did a masterful job of managing the post-Covid inflation. This article explains why

As White House Touts ‘Economic Boom,’ Americans Say They’re Barely Scraping By

Despite Trump’s economic claims, with rising tariffs, just 30% of Americans say they can meet their costs per a poll from Data for Progress.

Michael Hudson: Church and Finance – From the Crusades to World War I

Michael Hudson extends his historical review from debt in antiquity the role of the Catholic Church in the rise of banking and war finance.

Will Voters Turn to Corbyn and Socialism over Starmer’s Big Finance Love-In?

A discussion of whether voters would back Corbyn-style socialism, particularly given Starmer’s ever-rightwards shift.

Abundance of Accelerationism: Democrat Rebrand Promises to Keep Foot on the Breakdown Gas

If Elon Musk were to really start his own political party, would that signal that the donor class no longer has any use for the Democrats?

AI and Workers’ Wellbeing: Lessons from Germany’s Early Experience

An only mildly negative report on AI implementation from Germany, and why that is not likely to be generalizable to the US.