31. Richard Wolff on Economic Futures in the Age of AI and the Decline of the American Empire

Richard Wolff is an economist and professor emeritus of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Described by The New York Times Magazine as "America's most prominent Marxist economist," Wolff is known for his critiques of contemporary capitalism and his advocacy for alternative economic models, particularly worker-owned enterprises. Wolff is also a cofounder of Democracy At Work, a nonprofit that produces the program Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff. His prominent publications include books like Occupy the Economy: Challenging Capitalism; Contending Economic Theories: Neoclassical, Keynesian, and Marxian; Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism; and Understanding Marxism. Join us for a conversation on the state of the global economy, inequality, labor, and the enduring relevance of Marxist thought in the twenty-first century. This episode was recorded on June 4, 2025.Follow Richard Wolff on X, TikTok, and YouTube. Follow Ramesh on Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, and on his website. Questions or comments? Email [email protected] podcast may contain explicit language and content that is not suitable for all audiences.