Wendy Brown on the Financial Crisis.

The transcript discusses the 2008 financial crisis, questioning why the system wasn't challenged then. It highlights political movements like Occupy and the Tea Party as reactions to free market policies. The blame on government over banks is analyzed, noting the private sector's influence on policy. The text critiques the false dichotomy between government and private sector, emphasizing the need for democratization and alternatives to neoliberalism.

What are the consequences of 2 1/2 decades of free market politics according to the text?

How did the perception of government change after the 2008 crisis?

In what ways does the text suggest that the government and private sector are interconnected?

What role did private sector interests play in the financial policies discussed?

What does the text imply about the future of political alternatives in relation to deep democratization?