Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Global Economy on the Brink as U.S.-Iran All-Out War Erupts
Explore the escalating US-Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and the shifting global order. This episode examines how Western economic desperation and the collapse of the post-WWII colonial system drive endless wars. Discover the "tail wagging the dog" dynamic, where regional allies pull the US into conflicts to sustain failing economic models. We analyze Saudi Arabia's strategic maneuvers, Europe's self-destructive rearmament, and the rise of the Global South. Ultimately, we break down the existential struggle between Western financial hegemony and the emerging multipolar world. Is…
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