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Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff

Richard D. Wolff

Booking Overview

A weekly economics interview-and-solo expert program focused on capitalism, political economy, labor, and systemic alternatives, with recurring interviews featuring academics, political specialists, and leaders of advocacy organizations. Agencies could credibly pitch economists, political scientists, labor researchers, housing and homelessness experts, and other public-interest policy leaders with substantial subject-matter expertise; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 592

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 587.0k subscribers

Instagram: 39.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@democracyatwork.info

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Host

Richard D. Wolff - American economist and professor emeritus of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, known for his work on Marxian economics, capitalism, labor, and economic systems.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professors and researchers in economics, political science, and related social sciences; labor and housing specialists; and senior leaders of advocacy or public-interest organizations.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or research expertise in a relevant policy area, Leadership of a recognized advocacy or public-interest organization, Published analysis or demonstrated subject-matter authority

Recent Guest Discussions

Lucas Wilson - The Resurgence Of White Supremacy In The United States.

Wilmer J. Leon III - Socialism And Contemporary U.s. Politics.

Donald H. Whitehead Jr. - The Deepening U.s. Housing And Homelessness Crisis.

Recent Topics

Political Economy, Capitalism, Socialism, Labor, Economics

Episodes

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

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

The publicly listed email for Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff: info@democracyatwork.info.

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

Podseeker estimates Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff reaches 100 to 1,000 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: Professors and researchers in economics, political science, and related social sciences; labor and housing specialists; and senior leaders of advocacy or public-interest organizations. Common among recent guests: Academic or research expertise in a relevant policy area; Leadership of a recognized advocacy or public-interest organization; Published analysis or demonstrated subject-matter authority. Recent guests include Lucas Wilson, Wilmer J. Leon III, and Donald H. Whitehead Jr..

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 Political Economy, Capitalism, Socialism, Labor, and Economics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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