Mark Blyth – Why Do People Continue To Believe Stupid Economic Ideas

James Butler is joined by David Graeber to talk through the meaning of direct democracy, the ennui at the heart of neoliberalism, and examine the relationship of political thinking to political practice. Listen here

Patricia and Christian talk to Senegalese development economist and author Ndongo Samba Sylla about the political challenges facing countries with limited financial sovereignty and Africa’s last colonial currency – the CFA Franc. Listen here

The idea may now be popular around the world, and is seen as the platform for creating a sustainable economy by many, but it is by no means a done deal. One of the biggest […]