On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

The case for 'anti-fascist economics'

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

Show Notes

Inequality, inflation, gas prices are all on the rise. Economist Isabella Weber argues the way to solve America's affordability crisis is to change how we think about economics.

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