Ep. 159: The Blending of Progressivism and Corporatism, with Peter G. Klein

My guest today is Peter G. Klein, Carl Menger Research Fellow of the Mises Institute and W.W. Caruth Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. Peter joins me to discuss the phenomenon many know as "woke capitalism". We discuss where it came from, what it means, it's relationship with the early "Progressive Era", the massive support the left now has for giant corporations, and more. Peter really does a good job at explaining both the cartoon version of what the Progressive Era was and then what the Progressive Era actually was. Find more of Peter's work here: https://mises.org/profile/peter-g-klein ...and here: https://sites.baylor.edu/peter_klein To get more info on Renegade University Live TEXAS right in my town of Lockart, click here: https://renegadeuniversity.com/product/renegade-weekend-texas/?wreferrer=a835d8ef35&fbclid=IwAR0ibI0Q6n4EgsoWytB9awPb6apGS5-oAluzqEY1uNFV3pQSqeij46hzgwM Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( https://zippixtoothpicks.com ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( https://www.lorenzotti.coffee ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( https://www.palomaverdeCBD.com ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: https://www.counterflowpodcast.com Donate to the show here: https://www.patreon.com/deathtotyrants Audio Production by Podsworth Media: https://www.podsworth.com Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!