Adoring the Monarchy

Capitalism Hits Home with Dr. Harriet Fraad - A podcast by d@w Inc. - Dr. Harriet Fraad

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In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad dissects the bizarre American adoration of the British monarchy following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. The monarchy symbolizes the absence of social mobility, hierarchy, and the appropriation of public money for private wealth. What do ordinary people get out of this unequal system and why are we all so comfortable with it?