When Companies Rule: The Past, Present and Future of Corporate Power

Corporations have never been more powerful. They shape our politics, our economies, and our daily lives in ways that can feel both overwhelming and new.

To mark the publication of , author Maha Rafi Atal joins journalist Jessi Hempel in conversation about the deep history of corporate power from the East India Company to Amazon, and what it means for workers and communities today.

Drawing on historical research and investigative reporting, Atal argues that we have fundamentally misunderstood what makes corporations powerful, and that getting the history right is essential if we are to hold powerful companies accountable today.

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