Artwork

Content provided by Studium Generale UU. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Studium Generale UU or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

How the Left embraced neoliberalism

1:01:40
 
Share
 

Manage episode 267692467 series 2531826
Content provided by Studium Generale UU. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Studium Generale UU or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

If you ask people on the political left what’s wrong with society, they will probably mention the word neoliberalism at one point. The term refers to the politics of free markets, financialization and privatization that has dominated the world for about forty years now. Usually right-wing politicians like Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan are blamed for its rise. But sociologist Stephanie Mudge tells a different story. According to her, the Left embraced neoliberalism as well, turning their backs on their working-class supporters. How did this transformation happen?

  continue reading

119 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 267692467 series 2531826
Content provided by Studium Generale UU. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Studium Generale UU or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

If you ask people on the political left what’s wrong with society, they will probably mention the word neoliberalism at one point. The term refers to the politics of free markets, financialization and privatization that has dominated the world for about forty years now. Usually right-wing politicians like Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan are blamed for its rise. But sociologist Stephanie Mudge tells a different story. According to her, the Left embraced neoliberalism as well, turning their backs on their working-class supporters. How did this transformation happen?

  continue reading

119 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide