This episode breaks down how the economy is supposed to work, laying the foundation for understanding how it’s manipulated. We explore core concepts like supply and demand, labor markets, financial systems, and the role of consumers, businesses, governments, and central banks.

Listeners learn how each part of the system—wages, prices, interest rates, trade—interacts, and how in theory it should balance out for the good of all. But in practice, powerful interests often bend the rules in their favor.

By demystifying how the economy functions, this episode sets the stage for deeper dives into how corporations and governments exploit these mechanics in future episodes.