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Grace Blakeley

UK-based writer and anti-capitalist voice. Author of Vulture Capitalism.

Top 10 podcasts with Grace Blakeley

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Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 10min

Talking Tariffs and Trade Wars with Grace Blakeley and Kathryn Edwards

Join economist Kathryn Edwards, known for her labor economics insights, and writer Grace Blakeley, a vocal critic of capitalism, as they dive into the complexities of tariffs and trade wars. They explore how U.S. trade policies are reshaping global trust and financial dynamics. The discussion reveals the potential decline of the dollar's dominance and the impacts of rising inequality and corporate behaviors in America. Listeners will discover the urgent need for collective action to address these pressing economic inequities.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 43min

A Wild Live with Grace Blakeley about neoliberalism and collapse

In this conversation, Grace Blakeley, a political economist and author, discusses the rise of oligarchy and the impact of neoliberalism on society. She contrasts individualistic solutions to collective organizing, emphasizing the need for grassroots movements. Grace explains how neoliberalism has deepened inequality and created a sense of powerlessness that fuels right-wing narratives. She advocates for actionable outreach and rebuilding community ties to restore left power. The dialogue touches on the challenges faced in Australia and sees collapse as a chance to forge new solidarity.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 33min

Why Rachel Reeves Is Obsessed With Growth At Any Cost | Grace Blakeley | Zack Polanski

Grace Blakeley, an economics commentator and author of 'Vulture Capitalism,' dives deep into the workings of capitalism, power, and inequality. She critiques the Labour government's focus on GDP growth at the expense of societal well-being. Using a Marxist lens, Grace explores the significance of wealth tax in redistributing power and the importance of grassroots organizing. She emphasizes the need for independent community movements to challenge existing political structures and warns of the potential for elite control over future politics.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 19min

005 - Grace Blakeley on Power, Inequality, and How Elites Captured Capitalism

Grace Blakeley, a UK-based political economist and author of Vulture Capitalism, delves into the collusion between political and corporate elites, arguing the system serves the few rather than the many. She highlights how corporate lobbying stifles reforms and illustrates the moral hazards of neoliberal capitalism. Blakeley critiques the notion that rich people create jobs and discusses how ordinary workers bear the real risks. The conversation also touches on the necessity of union power and collective action to reshape economic and political landscapes.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 19min

Work Hard? Still Broke — Capitalism Was Never About Freedom

Grace Blakeley, an economist and author known for her critical insights on capitalism, delves into the illusion of freedom sold by the system. She argues that hard work isn’t the key to success; rather, capitalism funnels wealth to the elite while marginalizing the rest. The discussion covers the rise of individualism versus collective action, critiques neoliberalism, and emphasizes the need for resilience within communities. Blakeley also explores the idea of rethinking capitalism and socialism, urging listeners to challenge accepted narratives and consider collective empowerment.
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Aug 11, 2024 • 48min

Episode 133, 'Vulture Capitalism' with Grace Blakeley: Live at Glastonbury Festival

In an engaging conversation, Grace Blakeley, an economics commentator and author of 'Vulture Capitalism,' tackles the sinister dynamics of corporate power. She discusses the troubling collusion between government and corporations, exemplified by the Boeing 737 MAX failures. Blakeley critiques the superficiality of freedom in capitalism, advocating for collective ownership and grassroots movements. The talk also highlights the detrimental effects of digital capitalism on self-worth and the environment, calling for community action to reclaim societal values.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 60min

The American Economy is a House of Cards with Grace Blakely

Grace Blakely, an economist and author of "Vulture Capitalism," dives deep into the troubling state of the U.S. economy. She discusses the shocking wealth concentration among the top 10%, the ramifications of the AI bubble, and stagnant wages despite rising productivity. Grace highlights how AI's growth might resemble past tech bubbles and warns of potential job losses amidst a global economic slowdown. The conversation also emphasizes the need for grassroots organizing to address economic disparities and the importance of labor movements in driving political change.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 58min

Economic shocks: is there a duty to accept sacrifice?

Adrian Pabst, political philosopher urging communal bonds and subsidiarity. Rupert Read, environmental philosopher pressing duties to future generations. Grace Blakeley, writer on inequality and corporate power. Christopher Snowden, economist offering a libertarian take. Matthew Taylor, policy expert; Ella Whelan and Ash Sarkar, commentators. They debate who bears sacrifice, government protection, climate duty and rebuilding shared purpose.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 18min

3594 - The Iran Escalation Trap; UK Green Party's Historic Win w/ Robert Pape, Grace Blakeley

Robert Pape, political science professor specializing in air campaigns and escalation dynamics. Grace Blakeley, political economist and author focused on corporate power and UK politics. They discuss why precision bombing fails to topple regimes and how escalation traps form. They also analyze the UK Green Party breakthrough and how Labour’s shift opened space for a left-green surge.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 52min

Vulture Capitalism: Empire, Bailouts, Monopoly Power | Grace Blakeley

Grace Blakeley, author and journalist who critiques modern capitalism, explains corporate planning, state-backed bailouts, and imperial extraction. She unpacks how concentrated firms shape policy, why competition gets harsher for everyone else, and how democratic planning and local organizing can rebuild agency. Short, sharp, and provocative takes on monopoly power and financialized ownership.

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