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You Don’t Want to Miss These “Worker Wins” Stories of 2015
Whether it was coming together and voting “union yes,” or winning legislation for paid sick and family leave, we can say it was a very good year.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Chemical Industry Is Hiding the Truth About Everyday Toxins, and More
Congress agreed to $680 billion in new tax breaks.
Economist Warren Mosler: If the EU Doesn’t Loosen Its Deficit Limits, Greece Should Leave the Euro
Economist and modern monetary theorist Warren Mosler shares what he believes could help lead Greece out of its crisis.
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Debunking the Magnitude of Markets: A Holiday Story
If one applied market principles to a holiday meal, a guest might suggest charging the host to help clear the table after dinner.
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Capitalism – Not China – Is to Blame for the Current Global Economic Decline
The cause of global economic decline is the capitalist contradiction that can no longer be postponed by credit extension.
When the Workers Become the Owners: Taking the Co-op Movement to the Next Level
Two key figures from the worker-cooperative movement share their perspectives on how co-ops can create lasting social change.
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Note to the Candidates: Don’t Forget About the Federal Reserve Board
When it comes to the Fed and its importance, most of the candidates seem to be failing as badly as Donald Trump did on his nuclear triad test.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Half of all Americans Are Living in or Close to Poverty, and More
Half of all Americans have no savings at all, and nearly three out of four people who have saved have less than $1,000 on hand.
How Could Socialism Be Boring? It’s a System Run By and For People
Danny Katch, author of “Socialism ... Seriously,” discusses the inherent flaw of the assertion that capitalism equals democracy.
Economic Update: Economic Lessons From 2015
This episode provides updates on the Fed's interest rate hike, and more.