This week’s episode of Economic Update we discuss we discuss the underemployed of US college graduates, failed anti-Russian sanctions, the collapsed UK birthrate, and expanding wars in the Middle East, we will dive into the costs and risks in absence of a ceasefire in Gaza. Finally we Interview Dr. Harriet Fraad, host of Capitalism Hits Home and a clinical therapist. Professor Wolff and Dr. Fraad explore the post 1970’s deindustrialization in the US, its impact on white males versus other social groups, and resulting US social splits.

Timestamps:

  • [1:12] Overview of talking points/segments
  • [2:07] Underemployment Report
  • [6:04] Sanctions on Russia
  • [9:49] UK Birthrate
  • [15:17] Dr. Harriet Fraad, Therapist and Commentator