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Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff

Richard D. Wolff

Booking Overview

A weekly economics and political-economy program combining host-led analysis with recurring interviews featuring activists, elected officials, authors, journalists, and movement leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch economists, labor experts, progressive policy analysts, organizers, and authors with substantive perspectives on capitalism, inequality, workers’ rights, and socialism; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need established expertise or movement prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 592

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 588.0k subscribers

Instagram: 37.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

matt@democracyatwork.info

info@democracyatwork.info

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Host

Richard D. Wolff - Economist, professor emeritus, author, and co-founder of Democracy at Work known for public education on capitalism, political economy, economic inequality, and alternative economic systems.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established economists, progressive policy analysts, labor and political organizers, elected or former elected officials, journalists, and authors with demonstrated expertise in economic inequality, socialism, capitalism, workers’ rights, or social movements.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial journalism, Leadership of activist, labor, or civic organizations, Elected political office, Recognized expertise in economic hardship or political economy

Recent Guest Discussions

Kshama Sawant - Revolutionary Socialism In The United States, Electoral Politics, And Socialist Organizing.

David Cobb - The Resurgence, Role, And Importance Of Activism In The United States.

Alissa Quart - Economic Hardship, Reporting On Financial Insecurity, And The Lived Effects Of Economic Inequality.

Recent Topics

Economics, Political Economy, Socialism, Labor Unions, Economic Inequality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff
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On The Edge of Sports

October 06, 2026

In this week's episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on Trump's effort to buy votes for Republicans and its consequences, World Wars 1 and 2 as culminations of capitalist colonialism, the U.S. as the inheritor of prior colonialisms to become the world's first global imperialist police force securing the wealth flow to the U.S. that is now in decline. The second half of today's show features an interview with Dave Zirin, author of the new book The People's Historian: The...

Millennials Speak

September 29, 2026

In this week's episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on the September 6th German elections and their meanings, the importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the undemocratic internal organizations of major capitalist corporations. The second half of today's show features an interview with stand-up comedian, activist, and media commentator Francesca Fiorentini. Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a production of Democracy at Work, Inc., and any reprod...

Revolutionary Socialism in the US Today

September 21, 2026

In this week's episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on Die Linke ("The Left") political party surging in Germany, the errors and omissions in Bessent's anti-Iran sanctions program, and the background of the historic victory of unionized public workers (bus drivers) in Jackson, Mississippi, with the help of Jackson's political leaders. The second half of today's show features an interview with Kshama Sawant, revolutionary socialist, and 3-time election winner of a seat ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff?

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is hosted by Richard D. Wolff. Its publicly listed emails are matt@democracyatwork.info and info@democracyatwork.info. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff?

The publicly listed emails for Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff: matt@democracyatwork.info and info@democracyatwork.info.

How many listeners does Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff have?

Podseeker estimates Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff?

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established economists, progressive policy analysts, labor and political organizers, elected or former elected officials, journalists, and authors with demonstrated expertise in economic inequality, socialism, capitalism, workers’ rights, or social movements. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial journalism; Leadership of activist, labor, or civic organizations; Elected political office. Recent guests include Kshama Sawant, David Cobb, and Alissa Quart.

How hard is it to get booked on Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff cover?

Recent episodes cover Economics, Political Economy, Socialism, Labor Unions, and Economic Inequality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

matt@democracyatwork.info

info@democracyatwork.info

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