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The story of capitalism, as told by its critics

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For as long as this thing we call “capitalism” has existed, it has had its fair share of critics. (You’ve heard more than a few of them on this very podcast.) On this episode, Mark talks with someone whose new book makes clear that when it comes to understanding this globe-spanning economic system - where it came from, how it’s shaped our world, and where it’s going – those critics might be some of our best guides. John Cassidy is a staff writer at The New Yorker covering politics and economics, and his new book, “Capitalism and Its Critics: A History from the Industrial Revolution to AI,” tells the story of capitalism in a way you haven’t heard before. Learn more about and purchase “Capitalism and Its Critics: A History from the Industrial Revolution to AI” (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374601096/capitalismanditscritics/)

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