Extremes of Rich/Poor in US Capitalism_on Economic Update

Extremes of Rich/Poor in US Capitalism
_on ECONOMIC UPDATE with Richard D. Wolff
This week on Economic Update, Prof. Wolff discusses the new US program for monthly child benefits; why Covid strengthens some and divides other nations; the myth of “labor shortage;” the real cost of ultra-luxury cruises; Uber and sexual assaults; and lastly, the outsized US costs of healthcare.
Each show wraps up with Professor Wolff answering some questions that he receives through his website or on Facebook. Economic Update is in partnership with Truthout.org.
This show was broadcast on August 30, 2021.