On finance, real estate and the powers of neoliberalism
Gold prices have hit record highs, surpassing $3,000 per ounce in 2025, and experts predict further gains. The surge is fueled by global de-dollarization, central bank purchases, and economic uncertainty. As the U.S. struggles to maintain financial dominance, gold is emerging as the go-to safe-haven asset. But is this rally sustainable? Investors are now weighing physical gold ownership versus market speculation.
From a ceasefire nobody wants to an economic plan that makes no sense, what is going on? Michael Hudson & Richard Wolff discuss with host Nima the background motivations to the latest machinations.
Michael Hudson & Richard Wolff reveal the EU’s plight, with desperate leaders throwing their people to the sword. For what?
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff discuss Sahra Wagenknecht’s break from Die Linke and her struggle to push genuine left-wing economic policies in Germany. They highlight Germany’s economic challenges, including U.S. demands for increased military spending and tariffs on European exports. The speakers argue that Germany faces a choice: align with BRICS or deepen its reliance on the U.S. The broader discussion extends to global trade dynamics, U.S. economic control tactics, and the future of European independence. As economic pressures mount, Germany’s leaders must decide between sovereignty and continued subordination to Washington’s geopolitical and economic strategies.
Michael Hudson unpacks the realities of modern banking, economic rent, and financialization. He explains how banks create credit, why Western financial systems differ from China’s, and how economic rent distorts markets. Hudson critiques the multiplier effect, arguing that debt-driven economies are unsustainable. He also explores the evolution of capitalism, discussing Marx’s labor theory of value and the role of industrial capitalists in reshaping economies. From NATO expansion to misguided war spending, he highlights how financial priorities shape global politics. If you’re looking for insights on banking, economic rent, and how financial systems impact real-world economies, this deep dive into Hudson’s perspectives will challenge conventional thinking.
Professors Michael Hudson & Richard Wolff dissect the state of US politics in the DOGE era, with the end of dollar hegemony nearing and a peace dividend urgently needed.
