Global Capitalism: War, Sanctions, Deepening Splits: Economic, Political, and Cultural [July 2022]

[@ricardovillareal4411]

This is the best education on American working class economic history by Mr. Wolff that you won't get in any college or university in this country or in any learning institution in the capitalist world.

[@sellomohapi]

Prof you the best, though I am in Africa, south Africa in particular, all thatc you talk about ring true, thanks for the best eduacation in economics and politics one has ever had.

[@robertrstevens]

For a recap of the economic and political history of what has been going on during the last 87 years, my lifetime, I could hope for nothing better than this talk by Professor Wolff. "CAPITALISM! Careening around from one catastrophe to another." Indeed!

[@mobyfrancke1241]

Clarity is the quality of being easily understood. Thank you Richard.

[@brina6680]

I Have watched this video 3 times already and each time I come away with something new. Prof wolf I look forward to your weekly videos and this breakdown is just icing!! Thank you. Keep doing this because more and more people are listening and waking up. Again thank you 🙏🏼

[@LabGoats]

@goodthinking thinking Trump is just a single plutocrat, and not a very wealthy or savvy one at that. Not to say he's not dangerous in his way, but this is a systemic problem, not a problem of specific individuals like Trump. The only way to prevent Trumps is socialism.

[@dennisfreeman1551]

i have followed you for many years. this presentation is one of the most lucid and valuable anywhere in this world. Many, many thanks.

[@pacifistttt]

More and more people are starting to understand that Capitalism is THE problem. Thank you, prof. Wolf, and please continue.

[@starramus]

But getting rid of capitalism is the bigger problem!

[@nanatimothyayekusi9912]

Capitalism should be moving closer more and more to the Socialists; failure would result in political tensions.

[@theboyisnotright6312]

​@@nanatimothyayekusi9912actually i believe failure means violent revolution 😢. Anger is building rapidly, and its righteous anger.😊

[@catchow1]

Prof. Wolff delivers an excellent presentation, perhaps his best, pulling it all together. I wish everyone would watch and listen to him carefully. These are disturbing times, to say the least. This lecture explains why things are falling apart and points a way out towards a system based upon humanity and care and away from greed, corruption, and war.

[@kentauree]

Spot on!

[@salinascorporation6876]

😢😢😢

[@rippingtons60]

People like you Professor Wolff are essential in these times.

[@9mulebone]

I hope everyone has a chance to view/listen Professor Richard Wolff

[@harrykuheim6107]

DEFUND THE DNC...

[@marianhouser4157]

Excellent presentation as usual. The vast majority of the UK population does not know what is really going on and they have never heard of Richard Wolff. The system and the media want to keep it that way. We need you so much, keep up the good work Richard.

[@standinginthegap7118]

It's the same here in the United States. So many have bought the jargon from either the left or the right, not understanding that they are all in it together.

[@CarpsterKing]

Prof Richard Wolf is the greatest financial analyst of all time.... there is no comparison ..

[@profe3330]

I watch every episode of Economic Update, and look forward to these long, monthly reports more than anything else on the internet. Thank you, THANK YOU.

[@piedadreyes4667]

Professor, your presentation is extraordinary clear and even for me (I'm from Mexico), I understood why my country of origin as my adopted country are in the present situation. Thanks

[@ex0duzz]

One of the best talks you've ever done mr Wolff.

[@clem-1917]

I was somewhat swept up in this war, and appreciate the reminder that what we are seeing and experiencing is ultimately yet another struggle of a drowning and floundering capitalism.

[@Jay...777]

The politicians in Ukraine know they have lost, but they are spinning it out for as long as they can, so they keep collect the cash from Uncle Sam. Now they want to double it up to $9B a month. The most corrupt place on earth and they are making off like bandits.

[@PetaloudesTouYialou]

Indeed. I watch around me (here in UK) as people mindlessly flag-wave. This war is undoubtedly a crime against Ukrainians, but it's not without context. Wolff also explains how the political rhetoric as represented on media is quite different to the reality, and he reminds us that media skews our view on Ukraine, magnifies it, and omits the fact that most of the world either is nonchalant about it or are in economic partnership with Russia anyway. It's that neologism: "Don't worry - what happens mostly happens without you." We need to get a grip!🤣

[@L98fiero]

It also allows us to see the suppression of our freedom, KZbin shows there are two replies, it shows none, I suspect no one will see mine either as it's a criticism of their censorship.

[@lesliestenta3084]

Those who live by the sword die by the sword

[@ccpj0eyb319]

All troubles are solved by free markets, and created by big government

[@RobertTempleton64]

This talk was ON FIRE! You encapsulate the contemporaneous circumstances with the long road of history in a connective way that strips away the veils and pushes away the fog to reveal the facts of the situation and why things are as they are. This heading towards destruction isn't by accident - it is a purposeful endeavor in which those making it occur seem to have no care in an insanely preposterous lack of self-awareness and self-preservation. And anything to maintain power and lucre over the mass of workers in so doing.

[@edwardbrennan7140]

Prof. Wolff, One of your best lectures yet. We'll done, sir. All those years of hard work is paying off. We shall overcome.

[@antonykalawangi7538]

Thank you so much, Prof. wolff for your inspiring and enlightening presentation on capitalism. I'm looking forward to your other inspiring videos. I keep my fingers crossed for your good health and happiness!

[@Otoño24]

Professor Wolf's oratory is contagious, and those not "politically aligned" with him have no choice but to listen in awe to what he has to say. The current economic system with its serious systemic flaws has no escape from his well-documented diatribe as he illustrates them from the beginning to the end of his thesis. The "splittings" and the "distractions" are laid out in clear, everyday language for everyone to see.

[@gentrelane]

Thanks for always speaking to the moment. It really is a weird feeling time and I often feel extremely stressed out about the future. Voices like yours make it feel less hopeless while remaining realistic

[@robertfelts8773]

I don't know why you're not on every network, but I also know why you're not on every network. I've watched most of your stuff. This is among the best videos I've seen. You're laying out things in a way that makes sense of things realistically. On that lex guy's show people said you were being dramatic, but in reality your show is 50 times more informative than a network program and as many times less dramatic I don't know what your numbers say but I think your words and views are catching on. When my friends talk about how they feel about things I usually end up referencing a video you've made. It's rough out here man, people are cracking up and breaking down. They personalize their hardship as personal failures and I keep telling them to check your channel out I even wrote to the McKenzie Bezos foundation or whatever about getting money for a community garden together. Something to provide aid to the community. Something to give a few jobs that provide a decent living and do work that makes a difference in the lives of those around them. A place with no means tests. A place for the community to connect with one another. Lol, if I hit the lottery that's what I'm doing with the money because they wrote me back saying the email I used was for people who wanted to give money

[@astickofdynamite]

God speed and god bless

[@profe3330]

Best of luck to you, comrade.

[@mikefardi9157]

@@profe3330 Wolf is a big traitor. He talks about "Socialism" but he has three companies on top of the the handsome retirement he is receiving!??

[@ishtlutz1261]

Robert felts I relate to you words opinions & views. I agree & enjoyed reading your comment.

[@johnking7008]

Robert...I agree 100%

[@rudysocks2088]

the reality of capitalism is frightening when you see the bigger picture brilliant video.

[@loiswilcken1758]

Thank you, Professor Wolff. This really helped me. I've been in a kind of despair these last days.Your words impart hope. Keep going!

[@leftissimus5452]

We have to build a System in which nobody can be (economicly) rich, but in wich everybody can live like a human being. Thank you Professor Wolff. Schöne Grüße aus Deutschland!

[@sf3testvids]

Thank you so much for doing this extended episode of economic update, I wish there were people in the UK that did coverage like this as well.

[@jonasceelen6580]

When I listen to Richard I I'm always reminded of how much it really is OK to criticality look at this capitalist system that the whole world is deeply involved in here in the the USA we are NOT doing enough of that critical thinking we have become way to complicit and ignored

[@normalizedinsanity4873]

Bingo my friend. 2 decades of voting for war criminals is unconscionable.

[@blueoak116]

Well done Professor! You clearly understand what’s going on. I pray your network grows!

[@imogenx5668]

What an absolutely fantastic talk. I will share it.

[@toddkingsley4942]

Prof Wolff, thank you for the wisdom Americans need so desperately. They are so mislead by our mainstream media & political leaders.

[@beyondsuzuki]

Thank you so much for this wonderful explaining right to the core of the capitalism and the problem of today’s world 🌎

[@800_k_7]

Prof. Richard Wolff is among the best intelectual on economic impact and social problem that face the world 🌎 I am more than privilege to have been able to listen to a most respected genius pro. Richard Wolff. May God bless you Pro 🙏

[@wilsonyap2619]

Thank you, Professor Wolff. That was an excellent presentation! A must watch for everyone but something the capitalists do not want people watching and learning! You make it so easy to understand even though it's complicated. Always a pleasure watching your videos and listening to your opinions! God Bless You, Sir!!

[@geraldobrien7323]

Wow, I’ve been listening to your talks for the last few years, and this has got to be the best ever.

[@patriciafichter4790]

Thank you so much Richard on all your work on educating us. You're truly my hero❤

[@gryph01]

Professor Wolff always presents issues with truth and clarity.

[@peterstafford4426]

Its nothing but his opinion. The only reason he does this is to market his books. He is a capitalist.

[@hayin2041]

@@peterstafford4426 Then we are all because we all need to earn money to survive. That's unfair criticism.

[@peterstafford4426]

@@martiendejong8857 Huh? All Wolf has is opinion. And a desire to sell his books.

[@peterstafford4426]

@@hayin2041 He is always attacking capitalism - yet his videos are only made to sell books.

[@peterstafford4426]

@@martiendejong8857 Its obvious.

[@johnscala7147]

We love you Professor Wolff!!!!

[@terryhollands2794]

Right away I agree with Richard Wolff's viewpoint of war and how the working class are used.

[@lesliewray9674]

This is one of your best talks l have listened to Richard, as an active trade unionist and internationalist, Solidarity to our brothers and sisters in the USA. 👏👏👍

[@teresitaperez7749]

Thank you very much Prof Wolf for such an outstanding awesome speech!!!

[@News_Watcher]

This is the best ever and worthy to listen to.

[@monatinnell4570]

So brilliant! Thank You Professor Wolf

[@LeeeerrrroooyJennnnnkins]

Thanks for this great, long form, lecture Tremendous

[@dinnerwithfranklin]

You'll find one of these longer lectures every two months. They are interesting.

[@LeeeerrrroooyJennnnnkins]

@@dinnerwithfranklin i wish the interviews on 'Economic Update' would go longer than 15 minutes, it's such a waste to have Prof Wolf and those many great guests have interviews condensed to such a short segment.. It's these extended sessions that we really get into the depth of the issues of the day..

[@dinnerwithfranklin]

@@LeeeerrrroooyJennnnnkins I have to say that I agree, in that I enjoy the longer segments. One explanation may be that the targets of the shorter pieces are are being introduced to these ideas for the first time in many cases and it could get overwhelming for them. Seeing as it is counter to the narrative we've been consuming our entire lives. I'm reminded of a video I watched recently. It was by an American living in Asia and he was explaining some positive actions by the CPC and I was physically uncomfortable. The only thing I can credit that to is that it ran counter to the propaganda I've seen my entire life. I noticed the discomfort and finished the video then thought about it but realized that this is perhaps one of the hurdles that the Professor has to overcome with newer viewers. Sorry I rambled.

[@jacpratt8608]

@@dinnerwithfranklin that's really interesting. and it is impressive that you were alert to make the connections

[@tomtougholdman2537]

This is what our political leaders should hear & have a think tank about.

[@765kvline]

The trouble is: the political criminals don't listen to us and won't think in any terms other than greed and war.

[@kdacuna]

This should be mandatory viewing for everyone in the US.

[@Sabundy]

This was an excellent presentation and explanation of what is going on these days.

[@guapodesperado2822]

Great job. Excellent speech.

[@doryando1]

I'm french, I wasnt expecting to see a yellow vest here. Thx from France !

[@4imagesmore]

Why not? Prof. Wolff's family are French

[@doryando1]

@@4imagesmore Oh ok I didnt know that

[@abdoulazizdabo9064]

I wish everybody can just listen to your lecture, just listen and make up your mind, left, right or center

[@scroopynooperz9051]

The Wolff of Main Street! Thanks for the upload.

[@terririchter2279]

🏆

[@robotempire]

He’s not from Main Street, he’s a very wealthy white man from elite institutions.

[@peepshow090]

Thanks

[@leopoldocapparelli9434]

Profesor R. Wolff. su presentaciom de los problemas es brillante, la claridad y la descripcion de los ultimos 70 años de USA, Europa y los conflicto y crisis politicas y economicas es perfecta. Muchas gracias.

[@k3v1n47]

I'm proud of my 7th Grade Spanish teacher. She did a fantastic job. I read the comment above, without need of a translator. Just popped by to brag! Screw you if you criticize the brag. Everyone needs to strut once in a while. Also, totally on point, leopoldo capparelli. Hard agree.

[@standinginthegap7118]

You are so right. We have no beef with them. Thank you for all you do Professor Wolff. I knew something wasn't right. Just didn't make sense. Now it does. Thank you for the free education.

[@cdck19a]

Your presentation perfectly communicates what our situation is, thank you Professor Wolff.

[@mocki5665]

Excellent lecture, thank you!

[@elainegoad9777]

Prof Wolff I really appreciate your videos !!!

[@shushuyu]

Really informational. Thank you.

[@Wedneswere]

this must be one of your best talks. it's as clarifying as hell. thank you.

[@ikongchin3088]

Truth prof.

[@sherriinolywa]

So excellent!! I learn so much from Dr. Wolff.

[@christopherfegley7414]

"Capitalism plants the seeds of its own destruction." Karl Marx

[@Hcs-gt5mt]

A most powerful and enlighting lecture. Hope all Europeans will view it, and decide where their best interest lie. Surely its not with the US that caused and manipulated the Ukrainie war to the detriment of the Europeans.

[@tuckerbugeater]

A select group of people within the US government wanted this war to happen. It helps distract people and energize them to oppose a common enemy. Putin wants to invigorate the productivity of BRICS countries.

[@Jay...777]

Spot on Prof, wraps it up nice and neat.

[@zacoolm]

The only thing missed is talking about imperialism and hyper extraction from the global south to the north .

[@paulyayala2645]

WOW DR. WOLFE YOU HAVE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT VOICES OF OUR TIME, ONE DAY SOON THEY MAY COME FOR US BUT IF THEY DO I WILL DO MY PART TO STAND FOR FREEDOM!!! YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER BECAUSE YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME….GOD BLESS

[@donaldespeut2042]

Brilliant and accurate as usual. I continue to doubt if we have a population capable grasping the significance of this presentation.

[@marywest6844]

Only because they are being manipulated, massively, into what you see is what you get. Eat it .

[@donaldespeut2042]

@@marywest6844 Manipulation is easy when dealing with simpletons.

[@michaelschneider2874]

Wealthy Men ARE RESPONSIBLE for this War !

[@dylnthmsn420]

I wish I could explain these issues half as succinctly as Prof. Wolff. This guy just hits home runs for years. I should have went to UMass Amherst when I graduated.......

[@tomsawyer4857]

Wow so much truth in one episode!! 👍👍

[@boldkojak2734]

Thank you professor for this deep vision of economics, History, politics,….🙏 grateful

[@michaelmcgoldrick7909]

Your voice is a breath of fresh air in a stale room💯👌

[@masterdecats6418]

Magnum Opus - Congrats On Making A Masterpiece

[@jvs333]

THANK YOU Mr. Richard Wolfe

[@petermanuel5043]

Cheers epic man. Thanks for being awesome!!

[@rameshgill1444]

Classic Dr. Wolf . I take my hat off to you , sir .

[@solid1378]

You are LEGENDARY, Prof. Wolff...LEGENDARY!!! Another excellent current analysis & review of history...👏👏👏

[@bettyjaneantanavicius9800]

Excellent presentation. Need for immediate change of existing systems.

[@kipwonder2233]

Jesus. Two years later and Professor Wolf seems downright prophetic 🤯

[@slorter10]

You are right it is a war between capitalism but you need to define it as well it is a war between neoliberal neocon financial capitalism against industrial capitalism ! That is an important distinction !!

[@slorter10]

@Russ Ingram Agree!

[@kipwonder2233]

Fascinating presentation👏👏👏

[@MyNameIsRed111]

Thank you professor Wolff!

[@scottshirley3325]

You are my hero Richard.

[@marywest6844]

The last words "what is going on, is making for Professor being worried". The American people need to know the rich getting richer, the poor , middle class poorer. Socialist policies are the best policies. The system basically implements subsidies. There seems to be jealousy that people are asked to pay tax whilst implement this system. Meanwhile a lot of the wealthy use socialism themselves as well as pay little tax. Amazes me. I saw a guy in LA Hotel who told me in recent years his wage was US $7.25 an hour, I was amazed. How do people in USA survive or even have any sort of a life. ? Just so unfair, cruel what humans do to others, without conscience. The US is NOT a country I would want to live in.

[@clarenceedwards2866]

Recently Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt have applied for BRICS membership; ditto Iran and Argentina who have already applied. So it is clear that the US/NATO empire is coming to a crashing halt.

[@Kimwilliams45]

A very well-constructed talk

[@tomgnyc]

I'm grateful there are prophetic voices like Richard Wolff, Noam Chomsky, Chris hedges, etc to remind us that the world is constantly changing and to prepare us for reality.

[@c99kfm]

Chomsky's a bit too establishment for my tastes; if nothing else, his full-throated support of vaccine *mandates*, as opposed to support of *vaccination*, is deeply troubling to his image as a supposed critic of the government and support of liberty.

[@GalacticNovaOverlord]

@@c99kfm Michael Parenti is also good

[@GalacticNovaOverlord]

@@c99kfm lmao vaccination Take a biology course will you?

[@ExPwner]

@@GalacticNovaOverlord Parenti is a hack and genocide denier.

[@epierre727]

Excellent presentation!!!

[@claudenobles779]

Fantastic overview

[@미향주-j4s]

Owner planet spirit is very important in professor Richard Wolff for world process

[@eugenemiller8891]

In 1914 social reform including labor unions were winning more popular support. So the oligarchs amplified nationalism, and the media promoted national hostility and ultimately distracted the public by launching World War One. The common man was decimated by industrial warfare; but the 1% were discredited and deposed in some countries. - - - In July 2022 some of the 1% have endorsed a new war in Europe. They hope that a war will distract the public from our economic problems.

[@BC-ky7ps]

Excellent talk. Learned a lot.

[@wenkeadam362]

Wow! Professor! That was an epic program! One of the very best I've watched. Will there be a transcript? Spanish subtitles?

[@adilhakam887]

One of the greatest economists and historian if not the best, my hat goes off to you professor wolf 👏

[@legpetruchka2124]

Merçi beaucoup pour nous tous Monsieur

[@eddiesanon8786]

Make more videos Richard please

[@leroywilson385]

I would like you to do a lecture on 'Sanction Piracy' I see sanctions as an act of crimanility.Is there a difference between 'eighteen century piracy' and the present day sanctions.You have US and allies stealing Russia reserves also Iran , Venuzela etc.America takes out trust out of international trading.How can any countries trust to trade with America and its allies? As soon as there is a dispute between Americs and allies, their reserves will be stolen under the guise of sanctions which is piracy

[@CarolPrice4p]

'The naughty boy with bad hair' aka Alexander von Pfiffle

[@trankt54155]

So what system should replace the current capitalism model? Are you advocating for socialism and communism?

[@CIFAJimbolia]

Excelent points of view.

[@michaelagbayani4961]

This is the true that only few knows.

[@anongeneralpublic]

here in Russia it is not as you describe Communist Party in Russia is about as communist as Democratic party in the US many people are against what is happening in Ukraine but due to new legislation protests are impossible. in many cases you cannot even speak your mind against whats happening online as people are being jailed for being critical many people strongly dislike Putin and his never ending presidency. there is a saying here in Russia no matter who you vote for you get Putin. not that under capitalism you can do anything with voting other than get another face to run the capitalist system that benefits capitalists same as in slavery you couldnt get slave representative government.

[@jean-pierredevent970]

I personally think Merkel and Germany saw it right that being partners with Russia promotes more Russian democracy. The more the situation relaxed, the lesser the need for a strong man to protect. Gas dependency was a risk worth taking, in this view. She predicted everything that happens now too. For me this is not "naive" but the way we Europeans think. It's unclear if Putin thinks European too.

[@anongeneralpublic]

​@@jean-pierredevent970 almost anything is preferable to the current state of things world wide - rampaging disease, war, economic depression. mass media is now openly discussing war with use of weapons of mass destruction such as atomic.

[@rogant19]

thank-you for your comments. please write more as we are the media now. if humanity doesn't start behaving rationally then there is no future, for anyone

[@willeisinga2089]

The Netherlands was liberated in may 1945 and went to war in Indonesia at once. Many boys had to do their tour of duty in Indonesia and fight and die for our values and Colony. Hurrraay.