[S11 E29] A US Left Rises to Remake the World
On this week's show, Prof. Wolff presents updates on the "Friends" reunion and what it teaches, how China outmaneuvers US tariffs, etc., and how Yellow Vests plus French unions defeated Macron "reforms." On the second half of the program, Wolff interviews Astra Taylor, filmmaker and debt rebellion activist.
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About our guest: Astra Taylor is a writer, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Debt Collective, a union for debtors. Her new book is Remake the World: Essays, Reflections, Rebellions.
Social Media: Twitter: @astradisastra
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SOURCES FOR SHOW SEGMENTS:
1. The Friends Reunion:
- https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/friends-cast-salary-jennifer-aniston-b1811729.html?amp
- https://www.businessinsider.com/friends-cast-could-have-hbo-max-reunion-salary-details-2020-2?amp
- https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2974437/how-much-did-the-friends-cast-get-paid-for-the-reunion/amp/
2. China outmaneuvers US tariffs:
- https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/sourcing-solar-are-chinese-solar-panels-any-good
- https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/03/economy/biden-china-executive-order/index.html
3. Yellow Vests plus French unions defeated Macron "reforms:
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/25/macron-warned-by-cgt-to-cancel-pensions-reform
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/04/emmanuel-macron-french-pension-changes-will-not-go-ahead-planned
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