Work Hard? Still Broke — Capitalism Was Never About Freedom | Grace Blakeley Exposes the Big Scam

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What if everything you’ve been told about success, hard work, and freedom was a carefully crafted illusion? In this explosive episode of Tea with Myriam Francois, economist and author Grace Blakeley pulls back the curtain on the biggest lie of our time — capitalism isn’t broken, it’s doing exactly what it was designed to do: funnel wealth and power to the top while leaving the rest of us fighting for scraps. From the neoliberal con to the rise of the far right, from billionaire propaganda to why we were sold the myth of "freedom through markets," this is the conversation they don’t want you to hear. If you’ve ever felt like the system is rigged — you’re not imagining it. This is your wake-up call. 00:00 - Introduction & The Illusion of Hard Work 04:55 - Global Inequality & Capitalism’s Broken Promises 09:32 - Meet Grace Blakeley: A Socialist Perspective 15:00 - The State of the World in 2025 21:40 - The Powerlessness That Maintains the System 27:20 - Grace Blakeley’s Political Journey 35:15 - Class Consciousness & The Middle-Class Illusion 42:50 - The Rise of Neoliberalism & The 1980s Shift 50:12 - The 2008 Financial Crisis & Its Aftermath 57:45 - The Modern Feudal System: Are We Still Serfs? 1:05:30 - The Role of Media in Controlling the Narrative 1:12:15 - The Illusion of Meritocracy & Self-Made Wealth 1:17:00 - Final Thoughts: Can We Change the System? Presenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam François Guest: Grace Blakeley Senior Producer: Farzin Rabiee Producer: Nadège Bizimungu Researchers: Mohammed Samiq Walji, Yasmin Meddour, Video Editor: Ralph Pritchard An MPWR Productions show. Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter. https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sign up now at https://thetea.sparkethical.com and be the first to hear when it goes live. And share the mission! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only. It reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators and does not accuse any individual of criminal activity unless proven in a court of law. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. The views expressed in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers, nor do they constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. #politics #news #money #podcast #theteawithmyriamfrancois