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David Harvey and Robert Brenner Discuss the Economy and Donald Trump

The two marxist scholars exchange on the current economic situation and the tasks ahead. They share interpretations about the victory of Donald Trump and propose some ideas to resist the advance of the Right and move forward.

Left Voice

December 2, 2016
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Robert Brenner and David Harvey held this conversation on December 1, 2016 at the CUNY Graduate Center. The event was hosted by the Center for Place, Culture and Politics.

Here is the full conference, divided into 3 parts.

Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

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