Macro N Cheese
A podcast that critically examines the working-class struggle through the lens of MMT or Modern Monetary Theory. Host Steve Grumbine, founder of Real Progressives, provides incisive political commentary and showcases grassroots activism. Join us for a robust, unfiltered exploration of economic issues that impact the working class, as we challenge the status quo and prioritize collective well-being over profit. This is comfort food for the mind, fueling our fight for justice and equity!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 311
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Race For Profit with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
The Great Recession was a maelstrom that hit many Americans hard - lost jobs, lost homes, for some everything but the clothes on one’s back. Despite the stock market, real recovery has been glacial a…
The Green New Deal: Non-Fiscal "Pay-Fors" and Balance of Payments with Nathan Tankus
“How do you pay for The Green New Deal?” is a serious question in today’s political environs -- though as Nathan Tankus clarifies, not for the reasons you might think. In Part 3 of his interview with…
The Green New Deal: Public Banking and Non-Fiscal "Pay-Fors" with Nathan Tankus
Public banking is a hot topic in progressive circles. We at Macro n Cheese support it as long as it serves the public purpose, but not all visions of public banking are equal. Luckily, we have Nathan…
Repo Mania: Has The Fed Bailed Out Wall Street Again? with Nathan Tankus
If you follow the financial press you’ve probably noticed some recent hysteria about the “repo market.” Since this involves the dealings of the Federal Reserve, it falls under our purview here at Mac…
Ep 41 - Demand Congress Serve the People with Brad Voracek
This 2017 interview features a younger Steve Grumbine speaking with a younger-still Brad Voracek. Brad was in the first graduating class of the masters’ program at the Levy Economics Institute of Bar…
The Spectrum of Monetary Sovereignty in Developing Nations with Ndongo Samba Sylla and Fadhel Kaboub
Modern Monetary Theory is often accused of only being relevant to the US. While this is a ridiculous claim, some of us might be a bit guilty of lacking in-depth knowledge about Africa and developing …
Trade, Foreign Exchange and Modern Monetary Theory: A Field Guide with Bill Mitchell
For non-economists to learn essentials such as the balance of payments, currency exchange, and trade between nations, presentation matters. The brilliant Bill Mitchell, as always, distills complex co…
Exposed! A Serial Whistleblower's Story with Bill Black
Regulatory agencies taking on Savings & Loan fraud may not be everyone’s idea of a swashbuckling tale, but for us nerdy types at Macro N Cheese it’s pure gold. It has villains like Charles Keating an…
Organizing, Democracy, and Modern Monetary Theory with Mitch Green
Mitch Green joins host Steve Grumbine to talk about his work with Democratic Socialists of America in Portland, OR, and the role Modern Monetary Theory can play in DSA.
As an eco-socialist, Mitch’s …
The Role of Taxation in MMT with L. Randall Wray
In 1946, Beardsley Ruml, chairman of the NY Federal Reserve, published an article entitled “Taxes for Revenue are Obsolete.” According to Randall Wray this was consistent with the thinking of the tim…
Ep 35 - A Green New Tomorrow: A Survival Guide with Rohan Grey
When we talk about debt, it’s not just what someone owes, it’s also that someone has something owed to them. That’s the absurdity of the World Debt Clock. If the entire planet is in debt, who will we…