Trump vs Kamala - How Political Economy Works | Mike Brock x Peter McCormack

Mike Brock is a political commentator, writer, and former executive.

In this episode, we explore the dynamics of power politics versus distributive politics, the transformation of the Republican Party under Trump, and the struggle to uphold liberal values in a rapidly changing political climate. We dive into the role of economic incentives in shaping political actions, examine government corruption, and analyze the escalating U.S.-China economic rivalry. Additionally, we discuss how media influences public perception and why Mike sees the centre-left as perhaps the last hope for sustaining capitalism.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:18:30 - Rejecting Political Decline
00:27:15 - Liberalism’s Historical Impact
00:36:05 - Corruption in Politics
00:44:50 - Inside the Prison Economy
00:53:35 - How Political Economy Really Works
01:02:20 - Can the Center-Left Save Capitalism?
01:11:10 - Trump’s Transformation of the GOP
01:20:00 - Betting Markets vs. Polls 2024
01:29:45 - Hunter Biden Laptop Debate
01:38:30 - U.S.-China Economic Battle
01:47:15 - The Role of Media & Misinformation
01:56:00 - Silicon Valley’s Trump Backing

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