Neoliberal Policies and Globalization: Its Impact Here and Abroad

This is a compelling discussion with Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, a scholar who has spent the past 15 years studying the devastating effects of neoliberal policies in both the Global South and the United States.In this episode, host Pedro Rodriguez and Rev. McKenzie explore the themes of his book, Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty, and Resistance. The conversation dives into the intricate connections between neoliberal economic policies and globalization, revealing how they fuel growing income inequality and deepen poverty worldwide. McKenzie unpacks how neoliberalism—a revival of 19th-century laissez-faire economic liberalism—has shaped global economic structures, often to the detriment of marginalized communities.What does this mean for working-class people, especially in cities like Philadelphia? How can communities organize and resist these policies that favor the wealthy while leaving everyday people behind? Join us as we discuss the history, impact, and strategies for change.