🎙️ How did capitalism go from promising freedom to delivering corporate control? In this eye-opening episode, we dive into Grace Blakeley's explosive new book Vulture Capitalism - where a rising star of economic journalism rips away the facade of modern capitalism to reveal who really holds the power. From Wall Street to Westminster, Blakeley exposes how a system meant to empower everyone ended up working for the few. Whether you're a market skeptic or a free-market fan, this discussion will change how you think about the economy. Join us for a journey into the heart of modern capitalism - and discover why this 30-year-old author has the financial world buzzing.

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• https://www.redpepper.org/vulture-capitalism-review/
• https://www.shortform.com/summary/vulture-capitalism/
• https://braveneweurope.com/vulture-capitalism-by-grace-blakeley
• https://mronline.org/2024/05/21/vulture-capitalism/
• https://theconversation.com/vulture-capitalism-grace-blakeleys-new-book-is-smart-on-what-has-gone-wrong-since-the-1980s-204037

When Star Wars went silent on the big screen, one book changed everything. In 1991, while Terminator 2 dominated theaters, Timothy Zahn's Heir to the Empire quietly landed on bookshelves and revolutionized how we think about franchise storytelling. Find out how this groundbreaking novel not only revived the Star Wars universe but also created the blueprint for expanding beloved stories beyond their original medium. It's a tale of creative ambition, fan devotion, and the power of imagination to keep the Force alive.

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• https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/377948
• https://youtini.com/collection/thrawn
• https://www.google.de/books/edition/Star_Wars_Heir_to_the_Empire/27LaDwAAQBAJ
• https://www.wgbh.org/people/timothy-zahn
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Zahn
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Admiral_Thrawn
• https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Mitth'raw'nuruodo