Sam Seder's 'The Majority Report' Discusses Economic Slowdown and Police Power, Features Academic Insights
Sam Seder's 'The Majority Report' recently covered significant U.S. news, including an economic slowdown and the historical context of police power. The program highlighted data indicating a 3.7% rise in core inflation in July, exceeding expectations, alongside a decrease in spending. This economic trend is noted as potentially unfavorable for Republicans in upcoming midterm elections. The show also referenced an analysis by the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP), which reported a 'functional unemployment' rate of 24.9%. This metric includes unemployed individuals, those earning poverty-level wages, and involuntarily part-time workers, suggesting a much higher true unemployment figure. Additionally, the episode featured an interview with Dr. Stuart Schrader, an Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University, who discussed his book 'Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves,' offering insights into the historical development of police authority. 
