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Economy & Labor
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Wealth Gap in the US Is Putting People Out of Work, and More
In today's On the News segment: The wealth gap in the US isn't only increasing inequality, it's putting people out of work, and more.
Economic Update: Economics of Private Property
This weeks episode provides updates on unpaid internships, extreme wealth, and economic perceptions, and more.
Economic Update: Capitalism’s Personal Costs
This episode looks at Italy's general strike, opera economics, Miami baseball, Argentina loans and more.
Viggo Mortensen Helps Mark 10 Years of Howard Zinn’s “Voices of a People’s History”
Actors are gathering in New York today for a reading of "Voices of a People's History of the United States."
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Future of the Postal Service May Be in Jeopardy, and More
In today's On the News segment: If Congress refuses to act in the next month, the future of the US Postal Service may be in jeopardy, and more.
From Hottest October to Coldest November, Is Climate Change Behind the Extreme Weather?
Record cold temperatures have been recorded across the country this week.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: A Texas Oil Regulator Won’t Respect Will of Voters, and More
In today's On the News segment: A Texas Oil Regulator says she won't respect the will of the voters, and more.
Terror at the Top of the World: Is Climate Change Leading to More Attacks by Polar Bears in Arctic?
Scientists say that climate change is greatly impacting polar bear habitat.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The US Is the Most Unequal in the Developed World, and More
In today's On the News segment: The US is the most unequal society in the developed world, and more.
Economic Update: Extreme Capitalism
This episode looks at low Irish taxes on corporations, interns fighting back, and more.