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Economic Update: Christmas vs. Economic Realities

This week’s episode includes updates on politicians lying about economics, and more.

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This week’s episode includes updates on politicians lying about economics, fines for big banks, fewer international students coming to the US and a struggle at the Pebble Mine. The show also covers the Christmas spirit and the economic realities of deporting immigrants, rescuing and rebuilding the US “middle class,” and raising capital for worker co-ops.

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