Economic Update: State Senator And Socialist - Interview with Kristen Gonzalez (NY State Senator)

[EU S14 E25] State Senator And Socialist

In this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses the rise of the Chinese car industry, the struggle between employers vs employees over in-person vs remote workplaces, and the US military's anti-vax program in the Philippines as part of the US-China Cold War that is already underway. In the second half of our program, we interview Kristen Gonzalez, New York State Senator, District 59, on progressives winning elections.

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[AlanDavidDoane]

My God, we could use a million more young leaders like Ms. Gonzalez. Thank you for giving her a platform to tell her story and spread the word, Prof. Wolff.

[Marxist]

Kristen is awesome!!! We need more Kristens all over the U.S.in every part of this government.

[angelicafrancisco]

Thank you so much Professor Wolff !!
Kristen is a breath of fresh air .
Thank you for having her on your show .
I enjoyed it very much .

[richardbryanesq]

I am in New York State Senator Gonzales’ district and looking forward to this conversation.

[hangerq]

She is what the political establishment is frightened of.

[AkramHamideh]

I enjoy your videos Mr. Wolff, thank you for your time and input.

[ayaxresendiz]

Thank R.w. your diagnostic is impeccable!

[daviddipasquale]

This interview is so inspiring. Ms Gonzales I believe can melt a mountain of political cynicism. May more younger people be inspired to have an impact, while resisting being corrupted.

[lars]

Our plutocracy is shrinking. Is anyone surprised? I am not. The billionaire and corporate plutocratic donors keep taking more and more off the table here in America. The robber baron donors are not interested in America in the global economy. They just want more and more. They will lead this nation into the cesspool of third world. This is what happens when we allowed the billionaire/corporate own and operate our governments, our economies, our media, and our whole society.

[davidluckens]

Thanks for the info and the ray of hope

[YCHTT]

The US anti-China/Vax campaigns weren't just in the Philippines but also in the Middle East and Latin America and some of the Chinese V a c c i n e s were even free donations to the countries in desperate need during that time.

[lars]

I am glad to hear and see DSA is still a viable political force. I am a lifetime member.

[adolfodias]

Vacinegate something we are used to expect from the USA, China looking to the future with anhother way to conduct business, and kirsten Gonzales puting away the fear of socialism and bringing us a hope in a better future for all !! Keep it up professor !! Thank you

[blogintonblakley]

Really hard to have any confidence in a democracy that produces Trump and Biden as the top two politicians in the country.

[lars]

Nothing for the people can change unless we somehow moot the power of the legal, secret, and unlimited donations and contributions.

[KGopidas]

Thanks dr eolf for your ipholding truth

[Nemesisnxt]

2:47 Was that a chuckle? I’ve been listening for about a year and that has to be a first!

[TomRivieremusic]

Great to have young people like her to push for changes.The problem is the mindset in America.Europe is way ahead in socialism.As American that moved to Europe I can see the change of this system.If your rich it doesn't matter where you live in the world.

[KevinOge-msby]

Protective tariffs were once a common practice that may once have made sense. Barriers to trade only hurt those imposing them now. Nationalism and isolationism will only hurt the West.

[tommyd]

She’s giving me AOC vibes and I mean that not in a good way, like the war funding AOC, the bend the knee to the democratic party AOC not the bring the ruckus AOC, I hope this young lady does not become a disappointment like the so called progressives we have currently.