Mark Blyth on Austerity: The History of A Dangerous Idea

April 10, 2013

Good morning folks! On today’s show Brown University economist Mark Blyth joins Sam to talk about his new book Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea. Listen up at noon!

And check out Mark’s viral video on the danger of austerity here.

 

 

 

 

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