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Economy & Labor
Agroecology as a Tool for Liberation: Transforming Industrial Agriculture in El Salvador
Beverly Bell interviews Miguel Ramirez, National Coordinator of the Organic Agriculture Movement of El Salvador, about agroecology as a tool for liberation.
Why Is UPS Still Shipping Shark Fins Despite Public Outcry?
UPS should not be profiting by aiding this dishonorable industry.
New Orleans Reconstruction Workers Fight to Remain
Drawn by reconstruction work, the number of Latino immigrants has nearly doubled.
Our United States of Indebtedness
The financialization of the US economy and most Americans' lack of liquid assets have made getting into debt all too common.
Alphabet: Less Than Meets the Eye
The reorganization of Google into Alphabet means ... well, not very much.
Americans Have $11.85 Trillion in Household Debt. How Did We Get Here?
Think it's all due to unnecessary spending? Think again.
Chris Christie’s Tunnel Tango
What happened to the money after the New Jersey governor killed a commuter rail tunnel?
Will the Germans Derail the Tentative Third Greek Bailout?
The human dynamics in Greece, may trump what would normally be Germany's considerably advantaged negotiating position.
Economic Update: System Toxicity
This episode provides updates on China's currency moves, and more.
Maine Sail Freight Revives Salty History of Revolution, Independence
A trade adventure will embark on a journey against the poor standard of business.