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(Ep. 48) [Book Talk] AUSTERITY - The History of a Dangerous Idea, by Mark Blyth - Tribunus Plebis Podcast
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Welcome to the inaugural "Book Talk" episode on Tribunus Plebis!
We will discuss the book "Austerity - The History of a Dangerous Idea" by Mark Blyth, as well as austerity in a broader, more general discussion!
Austerity is, basically, the idea that regressively taxing citizens while also drastically reducing government spending on basic services is a good way to alleviate the debt burden of a country.
In other words it is, as a theory, both immoral and built of utter hogwash.
Austerity is, in reality, a brutal attack on innocent people’s health, happiness, and livelihoods. It’s cruelty lies in how it punishes the 99% while rewarding multi-national megabanks, central banks, and countries for their risky loans made to already heavily indebted governments of all levels.
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Please help us keep it going if you are able with a one-time donation or recurring subscription at Buy Me A Coffee!
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Please, if you have a moment, take a second to rate and review on Apple! It's the single best way you can help us grow aside from word of mouth!
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Fa69IA
Check out all of our links at our LinkTree!
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Manage episode 322958999 series 2683041
Welcome to the inaugural "Book Talk" episode on Tribunus Plebis!
We will discuss the book "Austerity - The History of a Dangerous Idea" by Mark Blyth, as well as austerity in a broader, more general discussion!
Austerity is, basically, the idea that regressively taxing citizens while also drastically reducing government spending on basic services is a good way to alleviate the debt burden of a country.
In other words it is, as a theory, both immoral and built of utter hogwash.
Austerity is, in reality, a brutal attack on innocent people’s health, happiness, and livelihoods. It’s cruelty lies in how it punishes the 99% while rewarding multi-national megabanks, central banks, and countries for their risky loans made to already heavily indebted governments of all levels.
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This podcast and related works take a lot of effort and time to produce!
Please help us keep it going if you are able with a one-time donation or recurring subscription at Buy Me A Coffee!
LINK: www.buymeacoffee.com/tribunusplebis
Please, if you have a moment, take a second to rate and review on Apple! It's the single best way you can help us grow aside from word of mouth!
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Fa69IA
Check out all of our links at our LinkTree!
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