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Economy
Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz on “Rewriting the Rules of the American Economy”
One of the nation's leading economists is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the US economy.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Why the Media Refuse to Talk About the TPP, and More
The TPP was hugely overlooked in both the Democratic and GOP debates.
Swimming With the Debt Sharks
In the US, all debtors are not created equal. The depth of that inequality emerged after the 2008 crash.
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Meet the 1 Percenters Finding Solace in Redistribution
Young people with wealth are organizing the resources of their peers and families to level the playing field.
Economic Update: Capitalism vs. Democratic Socialism
This episode provides updates on Canada's election results, and more.
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Paul Krugman | Should We Be Worried About China?
China is clearly in economic trouble.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The GOP’s Effort to Demonize the Poor Is Costing Taxpayers, and More
Drug testing welfare recipients has done nothing except disprove decades of Republican talking points.
Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis: Greece Isn’t Alone in Struggling Against Austerity
Deborah Berman-Santana speaks about the economic crisis in Puerto Rico, its colonial roots and its similarities to the Greek crisis.
History of the Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements is an organization shrouded in mystery.
Economic Update: Co-ops vs. Capitalism
This episode provides updates on a looming economic downturn, and more.