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How Capitalism Killed The Middle Class w/Dan McCrory
If we stop using the “S” word, will more people embrace socialist ideals?
Sean’s Monologue: The Neoliberal-Fascism Connection
In this episode, Sean interviews Dan McCrory, an author of extraordinary diversity and depth. Dan has published books in many genres, but today we focus on his powerful work of non-fiction: Capitalism Killed the Middle Class, which tells the story of how corporate greed has dismantled the middle class in America.
Drawing on his long history of labor activism, Dan talks about the pros and cons of breaking up monopolies and 1980’s strategies for successful management of unions. He and Sean touch on Reagan’s theory of trickle-down economics, the evils of the American Legislative Exchange Council, the Powell Memorandum, and how to navigate the threat of AI to our work force.
Dan explains how the Green Party clashes with labor issues, discusses “Right to Work” trends, and talks about fusion voting and 5-time presidential candidate Eugene Debs. He tells us how large companies avoid paying taxes, gives us examples of fascism around the world, and addresses the question, why wasn’t Trump more prepared for Biden to leave the race?
Sean and Dan go on to discuss the caste system in America, how our Social Security system is designed to benefit the rich, the militarization of US police forces, and predatory lending schemes. Dan leaves us with a prescription to “Buy local, buy American, buy union, and exercise your right to vote.”
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Dan McCrory
Dan McCrory has been a labor activist for 30+ years and a writer even longer. Capitalism Killed the Middle Class was a finalist in the UK’s Page Turner Awards. His novel You Will Forever Be My Always was a winner in the 2022 Los Angeles Book Festival. The book trailer has been viewed more than 81,000 times. His poetry appeared in the 2020 anthology of California’s Best Emerging Poets, and two of his screenplays have reached quarter finalist status in the NYC International Screenplay Awards. Dan chairs the book division of the National Writers Union. His next book will be Leonard Comes Home, a look at Leonard Peltier, the family man rather than the cold-blooded killer of two FBI agents for which he was wrongly convicted. President Biden will be considering clemency early next year. He is also publishing a satirical thriller, Worst Case Scenario: Election Night, in which Trump is re-elected under questionable results and declares martial law. Native Americans decide they want their country back. McCrory lives in Southern California with his wife, Terri and three fussy dogs.
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