Summary: Robin Eric Hahnel (born March 25, 1946) is Professor of Economics at Portland State University. He was a professor at American University for many years and traveled extensively advising on economic matters all over the world. He is best known for his work on participatory economics with Z Magazine editor Michael Albert. Sylvia interviews Robin Hahnel about the harsh reality and challenges facing those countries trying to transition their economies from capitalism to a 21st Century Eco-Socialism, what Venezuela did well and what they need to do now if they want to save the beautiful revolution from a counter right wing revolution. How Bernie Sanders has reached millions of Americans with a progressive message about socialism and a new political revolution within the US even with a two party duality.
