Profit Over People

About This Audiobook

Noam Chomsky’s *Profit Over People* isn’t just another critique of capitalism—it’s a razor-sharp dissection of how power structures exploit crises to entrench inequality. Unlike dry economic treatises, Chomsky’s prose crackles with moral urgency, exposing the systemic rot underlying globalization’s glittering facade. The book traces the rise of neoliberalism from Reaganomics to the predatory lending scandals of 2008, arguing that democracy isn’t dying—it’s being strangled by corporate interests. If you’ve ever wondered why wages stagnate while CEOs hoard wealth, or how deregulation fuels disaster, this is your wake-up call. Chomsky’s knack for connecting abstract theories to real-world suffering makes it accessible without dumbing down the stakes. Brian Jones’ narration amplifies this, his measured cadence laced with quiet fury—a perfect match for Chomsky’s unflinching analysis.

What sets this audiobook apart is its refusal to stay in the ivory tower. Chomsky grounds his arguments in palpable injustices: the dismantling of worker protections, the privatization of public goods, the weaponization of fear after 9/11. It’s not a dry lecture but a living indictment, and Jones’ delivery ensures every damning statistic lands like a gut punch. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or just waking up to systemic oppression, this book forces you to confront uncomfortable truths—without offering easy solutions. The takeaway? Change isn’t coming unless we dismantle the machinery of profit first.