Truthout
Economy & Labor
Economic Update: Fighting Right-Wing Economics
This episode provides updates on Flint's poisoned water, and more.
Jane Mayer Reveals History of Koch Family and the Nazis
Mayer uncovers new information about how Fred Koch joined forces with a Nazi sympathizer to build a refinery approved by Adolf Hitler.
Experts Say US Government Caves to Meat Industry in New Dietary Guidelines
While the guidelines recommend consuming less sugar, they do not recommend eating less meat.
Huge US Coal Company Declares Bankruptcy
Bad investments, cheap natural gas and air pollution regulations led to Arch's decline.
Cash for the Climate Please, Caribbean Leaders Lament
Caribbean leaders say developed countries should take the lead in mobilizing climate finance to prevent disaster.
Why Is Ramsey Orta, Man Who Filmed Police Killing of Eric Garner, the Only One Criminally Charged?
Orta says police have deliberately targeted him for capturing Garner's death on video and exposing it to the world.
Who Profits From the Refugee Crisis?
When conflicts rage and civilians become refugees, the arms industry sells more weapons and has more money to influence policy.
The Limits of Trickle-Down Philanthropy
Author Linsey McGoey discusses how super-rich people's philanthropy is often far from altruistic, and closer to capitalistic.
Economic Update: What Capitalism Is
This episode provides updates on public pension looting, and more.
Bleak Prospects for Latin America Under Trans-Pacific Partnership
Multinational economic interests based in the US influence the TPP, inserting language that will damage Latin American interests.