Get 15% off all manifestopress.coop books, merchandise and other products when you use REDSTAR15OFFRed Star Talks with Roger McKenzie - Ep.3 guest, Radhika DesaiRoger Mckenzie's titles on Manifesto Press:https://www.manifestopress.coop/produ...https://www.manifestopress.coop/produ...In this episode of Red Star Talks, host Roger McKenzie engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Radhika Desai, a political economist and professor at the University of Manitoba. They delve into Desai's academic journey, her critical perspectives on globalization, and the geopolitical economy. Desai emphasizes the importance of understanding the material basis of politics and critiques the notion of the dollar as a hegemonic currency, arguing that its dominance is crisis-ridden and unsustainable. The discussion also touches on the implications of recent geopolitical events, including the rise of alternative currencies and the complexities of international trade agreements, particularly between countries like India and Russia.Desai articulates her skepticism towards the current global financial system and the potential for a crash, suggesting that the elites in various countries remain heavily invested in the dollar system. The conversation culminates in a broader reflection on the need for a new understanding of international relations, one that moves beyond traditional cosmopolitan theories. Throughout the episode, Desai's insights challenge listeners to rethink the dynamics of power and economics in a rapidly changing world.Keywords#RedStarMedia #RedStarTalksWithRogerMcKenzie #RogerMcKenzie #ManifestoPress #RadhikaDesai, #geopoliticaleconomy, #dollarhegemony, #globalizationcritique, #internationaltrade #politicaleconomy #Marxism #BRICS #economictheoryChapters00:00 Introduction to Radhika Desai and the Podcast02:24 Radhika's Academic Journey and Marxist Influence08:25 Critique of Dollar Hegemony and Globalization14:14 The Future of International Trade and Currency Alternatives22:05 Understanding Trump's Tariffs and Economic Strategy27:39 Geopolitical Implications of U.S. Foreign Policy41:42 Closing Thoughts and Future Workwww.MorningStarOnline.co.ukwww.ManifestoPress.coop The new podcast, Red Star Talks with Roger McKenzie, brings together some of the most important activists and commentators to explore some of the most pressing issues facing the world.The talks do not pretend to be anything other than on the side of the working class and for radical and irreversible change in society. The discussions will not be some sort of academic exercise - we aim to spur the viewer to action.Roger McKenzie is a journalist and long time trade unionist and anti racist campaigner. Read his work in the worlds only socialist daily newspaper, the Morning Star at morningstaronline.co.uk You can find Roger at his Substack, the Red Star Dispatch: RogerMckenzie.substack.comX: @RogerAMck Bluesky: @rogermckenzie.bsky.social Instagram: Roger McKenzieWebsite: rogermckenzie.co.ukManifesto Press: manifestopress.coopRed Star Talks is a Red Star Media and Manifesto Press productionProduced by Rochelle Anne SwansonEdited and graphics by Corata GroupGet 15% off all manifestopress.coop books, merchandise and other products when you use REDSTAR15OFFRoger Mckenzie's titles on Manifesto Press:https://www.manifestopress.coop/produ...https://www.manifestopress.coop/produ...