David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles

David Harvey
David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles

David Harvey is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology & Geography at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Director of Research at the Center for Place, Culture and Politics. A prolific author, his most recent book is A Companion to Marx's Grundrisse (Verso, 2023). He has been teaching Karl Marx's Capital for over 50 years. After five seasons hosted by Professor David Harvey and co-produced by Democracy@Work, all new episodes of David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles will now be hosted and co-produced with https://www.politicsinmotion.org

  1. Blackstone, Neoliberalism, and the Housing Crisis

    JAN 31

    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 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 Twitter:  https://twitter.com/profdavidharvey #Trump #wages #inflation #capitalism

    29 min
  2. Trumpism vs. Wage Justice

    JAN 6

    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 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 Twitter:  https://twitter.com/profdavidharvey Mastodon: https://sciences.social/@DavidHarvey #Trump #wages #inflation #capitalism

    22 min
  3. Revolt and Recession: The Global Crisis of Higher Education and Work

    11/03/2024

    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 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  #class #nation #nationalism #capitalism

    29 min
  4. The Politics of Clans and Castes

    09/06/2024

    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

    43 min
  5. World War 3: The Resonance of Unwritten History

    03/28/2024

    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

    30 min
  6. Politics In Motion Live #1: From the Labor Theory of Value to Homelessness. Q&A with David Harvey and Miguel Robles-Durán.

    01/19/2024

    Politics In Motion Live #1: From the Labor Theory of Value to Homelessness. Q&A with David Harvey and Miguel Robles-Durán.

    Politics In Motion Live #1: From the Labor Theory of Value to Homelessness. Q&A with David Harvey and Miguel Robles-Durán. Stay connected with the latest news from Politics in Motion. Join our mailing list today: https://www.politicsinmotion.org Join David Harvey and Miguel Robles-Duran for a compelling Patreon discussion on the intersections of politics, economics, and society. The conversation begins with the origins and aspirations of "Politics in Motion," setting expectations for the year ahead. A debate emerges on the capitalist characteristics of slavery, challenging traditional Marxist views with recent scholarly insights. The discussion then pivots to comparing the capitalist imperialist tendencies of Russia and China with the USA. Attention shifts to Miguel's work with the Urban Front and The Shape of Cities to Come Institute, followed by a practical dialogue on tracking the metamorphosis of capital. The conversation takes a serious turn with concerns about the link between neoliberalism and authoritarianism, especially against the backdrop of rising global fascism. The pressing issue of homelessness and policy failures in NYC is examined, seeking effective solutions amidst escalating extremism. The session concludes with an in-depth analysis of Marx's theory of the tendency of the rate of profit to fall, exploring its contemporary relevance in capitalist crises. This engaging and insightful discussion is a must for anyone keen on understanding the complexities of our modern socio-economic environment. Politics In Motion Live 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 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

    1h 3m
  7. Beyond Borders: Class, Nation & Nationalism

    01/04/2024

    Beyond Borders: Class, Nation & Nationalism

    [S6 E01] Beyond Borders: Class, Nation & Nationalism Stay connected with the latest news from Politics in Motion. Join our mailing list today: https://www.politicsinmotion.org Professor Harvey investigates a very difficult and thorny problem, not only for Marxists, but for everyone, which is how to understand the concept of nation and the role of nationalism and what nationalism might do to our thinking when it is inserted into the theoretical discussion of how capital works. Harvey interrogates this question by employing the three basic concepts with which the discipline of geography as a whole is concerned: the environment, space and space time, and place, and places them in dialogue with Aristotle, Hegel, Heidegger, and Marx. 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 #class #nation #nationalism #capitalism

    40 min
  8. The Politics of Humiliation

    12/21/2023

    The Politics of Humiliation

    [S5.5 E08] The Politics of Humiliation Stay connected with the latest news from Politics in Motion. Join our mailing list today: https://www.politicsinmotion.org In his book, The Economic Consequences of the Peace, economist John Maynard Keynes warned against the humiliation of Germany at the end of World War I. Keynes argued that if you deal with Germany by humiliating it and draining it of any economic possibilities, keeping it lost underground as it were, there will be instability all across Europe and there will be social uprisings and all the rest of it. So what Keynes was predicting in a way was the sort of social instability that started to become very apparent almost immediately after the Versailles conference in 1923 when Hitler launched his coup attempt in the Munich beer Hall. And it was generally laughed at and said this was kind of a very amateurish operation and that therefore didn't go very far. And Hitler got arrested and was sentenced to jail for five years, but got out after five months. But nobody took this seriously. And this seems to me to be one of the lessons which comes from reading Keynes on The Economic Consequences of the Peace and living through the 20th Century that too many have not actually recognized the significance of this dimension to the conflicts which are going on around us. 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 #peace #humiliation #capitalism

    34 min
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David Harvey is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology & Geography at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Director of Research at the Center for Place, Culture and Politics. A prolific author, his most recent book is A Companion to Marx's Grundrisse (Verso, 2023). He has been teaching Karl Marx's Capital for over 50 years. After five seasons hosted by Professor David Harvey and co-produced by Democracy@Work, all new episodes of David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles will now be hosted and co-produced with https://www.politicsinmotion.org

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