Are We Still in Neoliberalism?
Vivek Chibber on why Trump II signals the end of an era — but not capital’s unchecked rule over our society.
Donald Trump raises a fist as he steps off of Air Force One in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 15, 2025. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images)
The past fifty years have been the era of unchallenged market dominance in all areas of life. But with the global upheaval brought on by Donald Trump’s trade war, are we seeing the neoliberal order unraveling?
In this episode of the Jacobin Radio podcast Confronting Capitalism, Melissa Naschek sat down with Catalyst editor Vivek Chibber to talk about Trump’s tariffs, the rise of right-wing populism, and whether or not the neoliberal era has truly ended.
Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber is produced by Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy and published by Jacobin. You can listen to the full episode here. This transcript has been edited for clarity.
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