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Economic Update: Austerity Resistance Rising
This episode provides updates on Seattle, and more.
Matt Taibbi: World’s Largest Banks Admit to Massive Global Financial Crimes, but Escape Jail (Again)
Five of the world's top banks will pay over $5 billion in fines.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Bill de Blasio Unveils His Progressive Agenda to Combat Inequality, and More
Some are working to get the Democratic party back in touch with its progressive roots, and more.
Don’t Be Sure that Powerful People Want the Economy to Return to Normal
In addition to the policy measures that weaken the power of ordinary workers, we should also look at all the measures that are being taken to ensure that money …
Middle Class? What Middle Class?
Virtually the only class ever mentioned these days is the middle class, and now that seems on the way out.
Economic Update: Profit-Driven Capitalism
This episode provides updates on Verizon's purchase of AOL, and more.
Fed Up: Why the Federal Reserve Needs Reform
The Fed is supposed to represent the public interest.
Revolt Over TPP: Senate Dems Rebuke Obama by Blocking Debate on Secretive Trade Deal
Critics say the deal would hurt workers, undermine regulations and expand corporate power.
The State of the Global Economy
According to the latest estimate from the government, US GDP growth was practically zero in the first quarter of this year.
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First Senate Vote on “Fast Track” for TPP on Tuesday
We can win, but people must take action now.