Capital, Capitalism, and the Capture of Democracy: A Conversation with John Christensen

Listen to this episode from Richard J Murphy on Spotify. Capital, Capitalism, and the Capture of DemocracyLet us know your thoughts by voting in our poll:https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxp6CBej1BsiyFfjx8wp7KWxyshRdVq0i400:00 – Do bond markets panic under MMT?03:20 – Neoliberal myths of fear and control07:00 – How government really creates money10:45 – Spending, growth, and productivity14:30 – Why bond markets actually want stability18:15 – Investment, jobs, and stronger fundamentals22:00 – Who really needs UK government bonds25:30 – The myth of capital flight explained29:10 – Neoliberal scare stories vs. economic reality33:00 – Building confidence through investment36:10 – Conclusion: MMT, stability, and the UK’s futureTRANSCRIPTA transcript for this video is available at: https://www.taxresearch.org.uk