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6/26/13 The Idea of Democracy with Prof. Gerald Friedman
Note: Due to some technical difficulties, some listeners may not have been able to hear this last Wednesday, so we are running this show one more week. On March 18, 2012, I uploaded a post entitled “Democratic Decisions” to my … Continue reading
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Tagged democracy, economics, justice, occupy boston, occupy boston radio, occupy wall street, socialism
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6/12 Peace & Economic Justice with Mike Prokosch (Rebroadcast)
This year, interspersed with new shows, the Free School University Program will be replaying most of the shows from last year, roughly in chronological order. (The only shows we’ll skip will be those for which there is no recording, and … Continue reading
5/15 Main Street Smarts, with Grace Ross (Rebroadcast)
This year, interspersed with new shows, the Free School University Program will be replaying most of the shows from last year, in chronological order. (The only shows we’ll skip will be those for which there is no recording, and maybe … Continue reading
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Tagged activism, austerity, banks, debt, economic alternatives, economic justice, economics, economy, Free School University, occupy boston radio
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4/10 Occupy Economics with Prof. Gerald Friedman (rebroadcast)
This year, interspersed with new shows, the Free School University Program will be replaying most of the shows from last year, in chronological order. (The only shows we’ll skip will be those for which there is no recording, and maybe … Continue reading
Vote November 6th!
As Occupiers and activists, we at the Free School University program realize that voting once every two to four years is not enough for us to have a democratic society. “Democracy” means “rule by the people”, but how can we … Continue reading
Wed 10/10-The Federal Budget: What Does it Mean to You? And What Can You Do About It? – Audio link
We have added a link to the audio recording of our 10/10/12 show The Federal Budget: What Does it Mean to You? And What Can You Do About It?. You can listen on the FSU Archive page, or DOWNLOAD. See the … Continue reading
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Tagged ballot questions, Budget for All, debt, economic justice, economics, elections, federal budget, money, occupy boston, occupy wall street, politics, referendum
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Economic Policy and the 99% (Special FSU-Radio collection)
To help people think about some of the economic issues facing the 99%, in particular as the U.S. elections draw close, we have collected together a series of four programs that we have done that relate to government economic policy, … Continue reading
Wed 10/3-Fiscal Policy w/ Prof. Arjun Jayadev – Audio link
We have added a link to the audio recording of our 10/10/12 show Fiscal Policy w/ Prof. Arjun Jayadev. You can listen on the FSU Archive page, or DOWNLOAD. See the original post for detailed Program Notes.
Wed 10/10 – The Federal Budget: What Does it Mean to You? And What Can You Do About It?
It’s the election season, and it seems every candidate has an opinion on the Federal Budget. How do you know who to believe? Why should you care? Our guests, Michael Kane and Molly Hannon, are activists who have devoted long … Continue reading
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Tagged ballot questions, Budget for All, debt, economic justice, economics, elections, federal budget, money, occupy boston, occupy wall street, politics, referendum
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Wed 10/3 – Fiscal Policy w/ Prof. Arjun Jayadev
Fiscal policy is based on the idea that the government can use spending or taxation, not just for the sake of funding useful programs, but also as a way to affect the economy. Topics discussed in this show include, how … Continue reading
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Tagged austerity, banks, debt, deficit, demand, economic justice, economics, Federal Reserve, fiscal policy, government, Keynes, Keynesian, money, Obama, occupy boston, occupy wall street, Romney, stimulus, supply-side, taxation
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