crony capitalism
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, crony capitalism has been mentioned in one podcast episode on MeidasTouch (Dec 2025).
Crony capitalism, sometimes also called simply cronyism, is a pejorative term used in political discourse to describe a situation in which businesses profit from a close relationship with state power, either through an anti-competitive regulatory environment, direct government largesse, or corruption, often at the expense of the working class. Examples given for crony capitalism include the obtainment of permits, government grants, tax breaks, or other undue influence from businesses over the st
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on MeidasTouch |
| Field | Economics/Political economy |
Who talks about crony capitalism on podcasts?
crony capitalism came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on MeidasTouch.
What is crony capitalism mentioned alongside?
crony capitalism is most often mentioned alongside cuffing season, Minecraft and Nobel laureate.
Mentioned together: cuffing season, Minecraft, Nobel laureate, National Tsunami Warning System, seismic sensor system, Early Warning networks, flood prediction, coastal monitoring, disaster readiness networks, commander-in-chief