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Dogmas of Our Economic System Must Change, Says Former Economic Hit Man
Author John Perkins discusses how “economic hit men” today are even more entrenched in the US political system.
Economic Update: Economics of Our Politics
This episode provides updates on Europe's new economic stimulus, and more.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Utah Finds a New Way to Demonize Poor People, and More
The Utah State Senate has approved new legislation that would force people into a two-hour “self-reliance” class in order to receive public assistance; international trade courts hugely benefit billionaires …
Bill Clinton and Bernie Sanders Both Recently Disagreed With Hillary on the Cost of Single-Payer Health Care
Hillary Clinton has argued that modest changes to our current health care system is the best way forward.
Gar Alperovitz on the United States’ Shift to a Democratic Economy
We can create wealth without creating a super wealthy.
Economic Update: Seeds of Fascism?
This episode provides updates on stagnating real median incomes, and more.
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Four Measures for Venezuela’s Economic Recovery
The country is not broke yet. There is still at least another year to turn the economy around, depending on oil prices.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: We Can Pay for Social Programs by Eliminating Corporate Welfare, and More
Using our tax dollars to pay for the things our country needs is not giving away “free stuff.”
Unions and Cooperatives: How Workers Can Survive and Thrive
Unions and worker co-ops are using collective bargaining to build collective ownership, which could radically reshape the economy.
The Rules’ Alnoor Ladha on the Promises and Perils of Global Economic Activism
It's important to understand that there's a one percenter in all of us.