How woke capitalism is sabotaging democracy

11/23/21 • 33 min

In this episode, Jess Miles speaks with Carl Rhodes, author of 'Woke Capitalism: How Corporate Morality is Sabotaging Democracy', about the dangerous consequences of businesses being ‘woke’.

Carl reveals that, through woke capitalism, the people who benefit most from inequality are setting the agenda, with serious implications for democracy.

Find out more about the book: https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/woke-capitalism

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In this episode, Jess Miles speaks with Carl Rhodes, author of 'Woke Capitalism: How Corporate Morality is Sabotaging Democracy', about the dangerous consequences of businesses being ‘woke’.

Carl reveals that, through woke capitalism, the people who benefit most from inequality are setting the agenda, with serious implications for democracy.

Find out more about the book: https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/woke-capitalism

Intro music: Cold by yoitrax | @yoitrax

Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com

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