Trump Escalates Wars on Iran, Immigrants, and All of the U.S. Working Class

Richard Wolff on The Socialist Program

On The Socialist Program, Richard Wolff discusses the shifting U.S. tax burden, tracing how economic elites have historically offloaded costs onto the general population. The conversation connects this trend to longstanding alliances with authoritarian regimes and the pursuit of corporate profits abroad. It also explores rising tensions with Iran, media bias, and the erosion of mainstream media credibility. The episode highlights the bipartisan consensus on war and immigration crackdowns, pointing to mass mobilization as a key force for resisting these policies and advancing systemic change.