The Long Depression: Michael Roberts on Capitalism and Crisis
On #NovaraFM, James Butler interviews Michael Roberts on Marxist readings of economic crisis and the post-08 depression.
Tag: crisis
Of Demagogues and Democrats
The Rise of Trump has exposed the crumbling facade of neoliberal politics and a long line of elites refusing to address its failings. Now, is the time to address these mistakes. But is that a challenge they are willing to take?
Jeremy Hunt is Killing the NHS
Last week the CEO of the British Red Cross said the NHS was facing a 'humanitarian crisis'. Aaron looks at the service's recent problems and how they reflect an intentional project, by the Tory Party, to privatise healthcare in the UK.
Italy after the Referendum: Insurgents, Constitutions, Volatility
On this week's show, James Butler interviews three experts on Italian politics, economics and history, asking how we should think about Renzi's defeat, and what's next for Italy. With David Broder, Lucia Pradella, and John Foot.
Why The Left Needs Utopia
As people lose faith in the centre the right are winning millions with promises of a better future. But utopia is rightly the territory of the left. Let's reclaim it.
Dissecting Democracy: History of an Idea
After a typical election in the UK , the government we get will be radically different from the government we vote for. As representative democracy sinks into crisis, it is high-time the UK questions its own political system and embraces real democracy.
Towards a Queer Crisis: On Capitalism & Compulsory Heterosexuality
For most of the history of capitalism, heterosexuality has been mandated by law. Sophie Monk & Joni Pitt (Cohen) examine the role of compulsory heterosexuality in capitalism, and consider how it can be disrupted.
Department for Education Emails Reveal a Crisis in Children’s Mental Health Policy
In May the mental health for schools champion was fired for criticising government policy, suggesting the Tories are more concerned with PR than children's mental wellbeing.
‘The government killed our family’: In Conversation with Refugees in Athens
Pedion Tou Areos has become a makeshift refugee camp in central Athens, with many people passing through to central and western Europe from Syria and Afghanistan. Here some of the residents share their reflections and hopes.
Disaster Capitalism: In Conversation with Antony Loewenstein
On this week's show Aaron Bastani is joined by investigative journalist and author of 'Disaster Capitalism' Antony Loewenstein.
Why Is London Getting Bigger?
On this edition of IMO, Aaron explains why London's population is set to reach an all-time high this decade.
#Oxi: Betrayal or Inevitability?
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss the latest in the Greek crisis.
Greece shows there’s no going back to the ‘before crisis’ era of electoral politics
The Greek experience shows that we're seeing a political crisis in the wake of the global economic crisis. Take note: the mundane predictability of general elections - the lesser-of-two evils, ‘blue or red’ choice - belongs to the ‘before crisis’ era.
The struggle for decent homes cuts to the heart of post-crisis Britain
We're told that growth is back, yet all around working class people are being smothered with escalating rents - many being forcibly moved or made homeless. What is the 'housing crisis', what makes it so bad and what is the answer?
Greek Negotiations: 5 Key Things We Need to Get to Grips With
While we waited with baited breath for a resolution, Greece's Eurogroup negotiations on Monday broke down again. Rumours of a drafted - and crucially scrapped - agreement linger, but it's difficult to draw conclusions yet. Here are five key things the negotiations are forcing us to grapple with.
The Eurozone has weathered the storm before, but this time the tide is turning.
Today European finance ministers are meeting to discuss Syriza's bailout proposals. Far from going through the motions of crisis and resolution, this time the stakes are higher - implicating the future viability of the Eurozone itself.
What is Neoliberalism?
On this week's show Aaron Bastani is joined by Will Davies as they discuss neoliberalism, measures of value and the crisis since 2008.
5 Things You Need to Know About ‘Pasokification’
From 160 seats Pasok is now the smallest party in the Greek parliament. This phenomenon - the rapid capitulation of a social democratic heavyweight in times of austerity - has been called 'Pasokification', and it's a trend we may well see beyond Greece.