WWKMD?, Episode 20: Why Karl Marx Wouldn't Be Surprised by Big Oil's Profits

Picture telling Marx about today’s gas prices: he’d shrug, smile a little, and point out that corporations are just following the rules of the game. This isn’t about villains; it’s about incentives. The system rewards profit, and the rest is commentary.

It’s a bit unnerving, but also kind of clear once you see it: the outrage comes and goes, the profits keep coming, and the structure stays the same. If you want a cold, curious lens on why that happens, Marx’s framework still explains a lot.