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Capitalism Hits Home: What Are The Personal Costs of Inflation?

Posted on Blog by Harriet Fraad · February 02, 2023 4:00 PM

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[S6 E03] New

In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad is joined by Prof. Richard Wolff, host of Economic Update to discuss inflation and the collateral damage it has caused Americans. In the first part, Prof. Wolff explains what inflation is and the real reasons behind the rising prices. Dr. Fraad then explains what inflation means to the majority of people. She explores...READ MORE


Capitalism Hits Home: How Disconnection Harms Us

Posted on Blog by Harriet Fraad · December 08, 2022 4:00 PM · 1 reaction

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[S5 E21] New

In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad speaks on the value of connection for our emotional, political, psychological and social lives as human beings. We’re seeing more and more disconnection as the pandemic draws on, remote work increases, and our state fails to take care of our needs. Connection is...READ MORE


Capitalism Hits Home: Family - A Feminist, Class Analysis

Posted on Blog by Harriet Fraad · October 27, 2022 4:00 PM · 1 reaction

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[S5 E20] New

In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad traces the history of the traditional family unit and offers a class analysis of how it has shifted and evolved since the 1700s. Fraad discusses the feudal arrangement of families, the impact of...READ MORE


Capitalism Hits Home: Individualism is a Capitalist Deception

Posted on Blog by Dr. Harriet Fraad · October 13, 2022 4:00 PM

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[S5 E19] New

In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad argues against capitalist values like individualism and freedom. Too often those in charge, the "great male heroes,” receive all the credit for achievements built on the backs of so many. Fraad suggests that freedom through connection, gratitude for those who...READ MORE


Capitalism Hits Home: Adoring the Monarchy

Posted on Blog by Harriet Fraad · September 29, 2022 4:19 PM · 1 reaction

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[S5 E18] New

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...READ MORE


Capitalism Hits Home: System-Driven Loneliness

Posted on Blog by Dr. Harriet Fraad · September 15, 2022 4:00 PM

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[S5 E17] New

**CW: This episode contains discussions of rape**

In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad takes a look at capitalist-driven loneliness. Crime is often thought of as a person breaking the law, but what about the crimes capitalism allows, and even celebrates? In our workplaces we get ripped off, monitored, and lose our humanity. Commodities are sold to us only to get recalled, addictive pain-killers destroy lives with...READ MORE


Capitalism Hits Home: Trauma & Survival Mechanisms

Posted on Blog by Harriet Fraad · September 01, 2022 4:00 PM · 1 reaction

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[S5 E16] New

**CW: This episode features discussions of sexual assault and police brutality**

In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad draws on her therapeutic expertise to discuss psychological mechanisms people unconsciously rely on when facing a reality that is too much to bear. These tools—dissociation, denial, and projection—can happen in both our personal and political lives. Fraad looks at personal traumas from clients as well as societal traumas, such as...READ MORE


Capitalism Hits Home: United We Win, Divided We Fall

Posted on Blog by Harriet Fraad · August 03, 2022 5:59 AM · 1 reaction

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[S5 E15] New

In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad continues her discussion of the recent Supreme Court decisions and asks: why were these decisions made when they do not align with the majority of American’s beliefs? When a system fails for the mass of people, fascism can develop to ensure that system continues. As the US becomes more and more divided, Fraad argues that...READ MORE


Capitalism Hits Home: Roe v. Wade Overturned - How Did We Get Here?

Posted on Blog by Dr. Harriet Fraad · July 07, 2022 4:00 PM

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[S5 E14] New

In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad looks at the recent dramatic US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. She argues that all of the SCOTUS decisions for 2022 share a common purpose. First, they help to create a capitalist authoritarian state enforced by unaccountable police. Secondly they divide...READ MORE


Capitalism Hits Home: US Militarism & Domestic Terrorism

Posted on Blog by Harriet Fraad · June 23, 2022 4:00 PM

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[S5 E13] New

We have to accept that empire and militarism is not what’s going to save the world, it’s what’s going to destroy the planet.” In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad continues discussing America’s problem with...READ MORE

 


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