Episode 436 - Attempted Assassination and Surplus Value

The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

In this episode, Trevor, Scott, and Joe discuss Donald Trump's close brush with death after an assassination attempt, the conspiracy theories that followed, and the political ramifications. They also dive deep into the economic concepts of surplus value in capitalism, the need for foreign markets, and the role of imperialism, referencing classic theories and contemporary critiques. The trio also touches on China's approach to capitalism through intense competition and limiting monopoly power. Moreover, the episode covers a recent controversial decision by the US Supreme Court affecting administrative authority and the potential dystopian shifts in American democracy.

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

01:11 Trump's Near Miss: A Detailed Discussion

04:03 Conspiracy Theories and Political Ramifications

13:51 Hypocrisy in Political Violence

24:30 The Iron Heel and Capitalism's Flaws

29:31 Understanding Wage and Capital Distribution

30:23 The Need for Foreign Markets

32:35 Capitalism and Surplus Value

33:25 Service Industry and Capitalism

35:09 Radhika Desai's Insights on Capitalism

39:42 China's Economic Model

46:57 Technological Dependence in Modern Vehicles

51:26 US Supreme Court and Political Implications

53:35 Future of US Democracy

01:00:01 Concluding Thoughts

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