David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles

Blackstone, Neoliberalism, and the Housing Crisis

David Harvey examines the relationship between wage repression, rising housing costs, and homelessness, presenting a stark critique of capitalist systems that prioritize speculative profits over meeting basic housing needs. He explores how inflation in housing markets, driven by financial speculation and companies like Blackstone, exacerbates economic inequality. Harvey critiques the Democratic Party’s failure to propose robust housing policies that address the needs of the 50% of Americans living on $30,000–$40,000 annually, emphasizing the irrationality of empty homes coexisting with widespread homelessness. He advocates for housing as a non-speculative, accessible resource, suggesting municipal and cooperative housing initiatives instead of supporting profit-driven developers. Harvey calls for a reversal of neoliberal wage repression policies established since the 1980s, arguing that addressing wage inequality is critical to solving housing and inflation crises. He concludes by highlighting the lack of political will to address these systemic issues, noting that speculative housing markets and inadequate policies fuel inequality and social instability. Stay connected with the latest news from Politics in Motion. Join our mailing list today: https://www.politicsinmotion.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1qbF9lRTZ4RExSeFZLOXk2NjNDNUotdlJPQXxBQ3Jtc0tseHQ5cl9RZFdhV1I3VDhGaC1KTHZBbXhMOVB6R1JiMTdIRGhfTTFKUG1yZkxOZUxKb05wNXhHRWNmeUFXZWc3elhUV09EMFVfQUJMZlp5SjhnRl9hZUNzVDNreVZrRUg1SjY2U2IyczZxOHdkQ0JLaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politicsinmotion.org%2F&v=k8Cxezx97Y8] David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles is co-produced by Politics in Motion. Politics In Motion is a nonprofit organization founded in May 2023 by Prof. David Harvey and Prof. Miguel Robles-Durán, along with Dr. Chris Caruso, instructional technologist, and noted writer and art curator Laura Raicovich. Our anti-capitalist media platform offers piercing insights and thought-provoking analyses on political, social, spatial, cultural, environmental and economic issues through a range of engaging mediums, including YouTube streams, podcasts, and live events.  If you would like to support this project and see more of Prof. Harvey, visit us at: https://patreon.com/PoliticsinMotion _______________________________________________________________ David Harvey's latest book "A Companion to Marx's Grundrisse" (Verso):  https://www.versobooks.com/products/2930-a-companion-to-marx-s-grundrisse _______________________________________________________________ Follow Politics in Motion: Website: https://www.politicsinmotion.org Patreon: https://patreon.com/PoliticsinMotion YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsInMotion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsinmotion TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsinmotion Twitter: https://twitter.com/politicsnmotion Threads: https://www.threads.net/@politicsinmotion Follow David Harvey: Website:  http://davidharvey.org BlueSky:  https://bsky.app/profile/davidharvey.org [https://bsky.app/profile/davidharvey.org] Twitter:  https://twitter.com/profdavidharvey #Trump #wages #inflation #capitalism [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/capitalism]

Trumpism vs. Wage Justice

David Harvey reflects on the challenges of addressing inflation and wage repression in the U.S., especially for the 50% of the population struggling to live on $30,000–$40,000 a year. He critiques the Democratic Party's failure to focus on the economic needs of this group, emphasizing that inflation, despite slowing, continues to affect them due to stagnant wages and rising price levels. Harvey advocates for a political program centered on wage augmentation, similar to recent union-negotiated wage increases, as a means to address economic instability. He highlights that tackling income inequality could create a more stable economic future, contrasting this approach with the instability of current political dynamics, particularly Trumpism. Stay connected with the latest news from Politics in Motion. Join our mailing list today: https://www.politicsinmotion.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1qbF9lRTZ4RExSeFZLOXk2NjNDNUotdlJPQXxBQ3Jtc0tseHQ5cl9RZFdhV1I3VDhGaC1KTHZBbXhMOVB6R1JiMTdIRGhfTTFKUG1yZkxOZUxKb05wNXhHRWNmeUFXZWc3elhUV09EMFVfQUJMZlp5SjhnRl9hZUNzVDNreVZrRUg1SjY2U2IyczZxOHdkQ0JLaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politicsinmotion.org%2F&v=k8Cxezx97Y8] David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles is co-produced by Politics in Motion. Politics In Motion is a nonprofit organization founded in May 2023 by Prof. David Harvey and Prof. Miguel Robles-Durán, along with Dr. Chris Caruso, instructional technologist, and noted writer and art curator Laura Raicovich. Our anti-capitalist media platform offers piercing insights and thought-provoking analyses on political, social, spatial, cultural, environmental and economic issues through a range of engaging mediums, including YouTube streams, podcasts, and live events.  If you would like to support this project and see more of Prof. Harvey, visit us at: https://patreon.com/PoliticsinMotion _______________________________________________________________ David Harvey's lastest book "A Companion to Marx's Grundrisse" (Verso):  https://www.versobooks.com/products/2930-a-companion-to-marx-s-grundrisse _______________________________________________________________ Follow Politics in Motion: Website: https://www.politicsinmotion.org Patreon: https://patreon.com/PoliticsinMotion YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsInMotion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsinmotion TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsinmotion Twitter: https://twitter.com/politicsnmotion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Politics-in-Motion/100092557227878/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@politicsinmotion Follow David Harvey: Website:  http://davidharvey.org BlueSky:  https://bsky.app/profile/davidharvey.org [https://bsky.app/profile/davidharvey.org] Twitter:  https://twitter.com/profdavidharvey Mastodon: https://sciences.social/@DavidHarvey [https://sciences.social/@DavidHarvey] #Trump #wages #inflation #capitalism [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/capitalism]

Revolt and Recession: The Global Crisis of Higher Education and Work

[S6 E04] Revolt and Recession: The Global Crisis of Higher Education and Work David Harvey reflects on recent protests in Bangladesh as a "canary in the coal mine" for growing global discontent over unequal job opportunities and socioeconomic divides. He explores parallels between the unrest in Bangladesh, Iran, and student movements of the 1960s, highlighting the role of higher education and the precarious job market in fueling frustration. Harvey also delves into the potential impact of automation, artificial intelligence, and the rise of adjunct teaching, warning of a future where economic instability could provoke widespread discontent among educated but underemployed populations. Stay connected with the latest news from Politics in Motion. Join our mailing list today: https://www.politicsinmotion.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1qbF9lRTZ4RExSeFZLOXk2NjNDNUotdlJPQXxBQ3Jtc0tseHQ5cl9RZFdhV1I3VDhGaC1KTHZBbXhMOVB6R1JiMTdIRGhfTTFKUG1yZkxOZUxKb05wNXhHRWNmeUFXZWc3elhUV09EMFVfQUJMZlp5SjhnRl9hZUNzVDNreVZrRUg1SjY2U2IyczZxOHdkQ0JLaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politicsinmotion.org%2F&v=k8Cxezx97Y8] David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles is co-produced by Politics in Motion. Politics In Motion is a nonprofit organization founded in May 2023 by Prof. David Harvey and Prof. Miguel Robles-Durán, along with Dr. Chris Caruso, instructional technologist, and noted writer and art curator Laura Raicovich. Our anti-capitalist media platform offers piercing insights and thought-provoking analyses on political, social, spatial, cultural, environmental and economic issues through a range of engaging mediums, including YouTube streams, podcasts, and live events.  If you would like to support this project and see more of Prof. Harvey, visit us at: https://patreon.com/PoliticsinMotion __________________________________________________________________________ David Harvey's lastest book "A Companion to Marx's Grundrisse" (Verso 2023):  https://www.versobooks.com/products/2930-a-companion-to-marx-s-grundrisse __________________________________________________________________________ Follow Politics in Motion: Website: https://www.politicsinmotion.org Patreon: https://patreon.com/PoliticsinMotion YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsInMotion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsinmotion TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsinmotion Twitter: https://twitter.com/politicsnmotion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Politics-in-Motion/100092557227878/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@politicsinmotion Follow David Harvey: Website:  http://davidharvey.org Twitter:  https://twitter.com/profdavidharvey BlueSky:  https://davidharvey.bsky.social Mastodon: https://sciences.social/@DavidHarvey [https://sciences.social/@DavidHarvey]  #class [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/class] #nation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nation] #nationalism [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nationalism] #capitalism [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/capitalism]

The Politics of Clans and Castes

[S6 E04] The Politics of Clans and Castes David Harvey explores Marx's theory of the capitalist mode of production, emphasizing the importance of understanding both the inner structure and external dynamics of this system. Harvey highlights the contradiction inherent in commodities, where use value and exchange value often clash. He discusses how this contradiction, as outlined by Marx, shapes the entire mode of production. Harvey expands this into a broader discussion on the social formation, emphasizing the interplay between the capitalist mode of production and social factors like race and gender that result in organizational systems within society such as Castes and clans. He argues that a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of everyday living requires considering both the internal structure of capitalism and the broader social context in which it operates. Stay connected with the latest news from Politics in Motion. Join our mailing list today: https://www.politicsinmotion.org David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles is co-produced by Politics in Motion. Politics In Motion is a nonprofit organization founded in May 2023 by Prof. David Harvey and Prof. Miguel Robles-Durán, along with Dr. Chris Caruso, instructional technologist, and noted writer and art curator Laura Raicovich. Our anti-capitalist media platform offers piercing insights and thought-provoking analyses on political, social, spatial, cultural, environmental and economic issues through a range of engaging mediums, including YouTube streams, podcasts, and live events.  If you would like to support this project and see more of Prof. Harvey, visit us at: https://patreon.com/PoliticsinMotion _______________________________________________________________ David Harvey's lastest book "A Companion to Marx's Grundrisse" (Verso 2023): https://www.versobooks.com/products/2930-a-companion-to-marx-s-grundrisse _______________________________________________________________ Follow Politics in Motion: Website: https://www.politicsinmotion.org Patreon: https://patreon.com/PoliticsinMotion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsInMotion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsinmotion TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsinmotion Twitter: https://twitter.com/politicsnmotion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Politics-in-Motion/100092557227878/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@politicsinmotion Follow David Harvey: Website: http://davidharvey.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/profdavidharvey BlueSky: https://davidharvey.bsky.social Mastodon: https://sciences.social/@DavidHarvey

World War 3: The Resonance of Unwritten History

[S6 E02] World War 3: The Resonance of Unwritten History Stay connected with the latest news from Politics in Motion. Join our mailing list today: https://www.politicsinmotion.org David Harvey reflects on the eerie similarities between current global political and economic tensions and those of the 1930s, suggesting a potential repetition of history that could lead to World War III. Drawing on Marx's notion that history repeats itself first as tragedy and then as farce, Harvey questions whether the current rise in authoritarian governance, austerity politics, and social discontent mirrors the prelude to past global conflicts. By examining the consequences of austerity, the spread of authoritarian and fascistic governance, and the growing discontent among populations worldwide, Harvey warns of the dangerous path towards a global conflict potentially involving nuclear weapons. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of these issues to prevent a repeat of history's darkest moments, suggesting that without significant change, the world may be on the brink of an apocalyptic future. David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles is co-produced by Politics in Motion. Politics In Motion is a nonprofit organization founded in May 2023 by Prof. David Harvey and Prof. Miguel Robles-Durán, along with Dr. Chris Caruso, instructional technologist, and noted writer and art curator Laura Raicovich. Our anti-capitalist media platform offers piercing insights and thought-provoking analyses on political, social, spatial, cultural, environmental and economic issues through a range of engaging mediums, including YouTube streams, podcasts, and live events. If you would like to support this project and see more of Prof. Harvey, visit us at: https://patreon.com/PoliticsinMotion __________________________________________________________________________ David Harvey's lastest book "A Companion to Marx's Grundrisse" (Verso 2023):  https://www.versobooks.com/products/2930-a-companion-to-marx-s-grundrisse __________________________________________________________________________ Follow Politics in Motion: Website: https://www.politicsinmotion.org Patreon: https://patreon.com/PoliticsinMotion YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsInMotion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsinmotion TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsinmotion Twitter: https://twitter.com/politicsnmotion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Politics-in-Motion/100092557227878/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@politicsinmotion Follow David Harvey: Website:  http://davidharvey.org Twitter:  https://twitter.com/profdavidharvey BlueSky:  https://davidharvey.bsky.social Mastodon: https://sciences.social/@DavidHarvey #war  #fascism  #history