Economy & Labor

Economic Update: The System Is Broken

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This week’s episode discusses how doctors are prescribing fentanyl for pay, why deficits are not an issue with the US budget, big corporations battling over net neutrality, how German cities are denying food to hungry immigrants, Trump and Stormy Daniels, and pay discrimination against women. Also included is an interview with teacher Ken Byrne on the success of the Conway School, which is being run by its teachers.

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