# El Niño Speaks 208: Merchants of Collapse

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Podcast: [El Niño Speaks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-ni-o-speaks-5319778)
Published: 2026-05-25T23:28:06+00:00
Episode link: https://www.josealnino.org/p/el-nino-speaks-208-merchants-of-collapse
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## Resource

Why did the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse? Beyond the technical failure lies a deeper story of corporate shell games, foreign labor exploitation, and the Judeo-capitalist order that prioritizes profit over infrastructure. Greg Conte joins the show to connect the dots. Follow Greg’s work below: Substack: substack.com/@gregoryconte Prussian Socialism Podcast on Odysee : odysee.com/@gregoryconte:2 Book: “Be a Hero: Revolution by Legal Means” amazon.com/dp/1963591267 NEXT: If you liked the show, feel free to continue supporting my work. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/josenino This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.josealnino.org/subscribe

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