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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.
If Shareholders Stopped Letting CEOs Rip Them Off It Would Reduce Inequality
Since CEOs are among the very top earners in the US economy, reductions in their pay will have a substantial impact on wage inequality.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Midterm Election Most Expensive Race in History, and More
In today's On the News segment: There's a new price tag for buying control of the US Senate, and more.
Economic Update: Elections but No Democracy
This episode looks at election results, Ebola, mortgage rules, China limiting executives' pay, and more.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: 2 Million Barrels of Oil Still Trapped on the Ocean Floor After BP Spill, and More
In today's On the News segment: According to a new study, about 2 million barrels are still trapped on the ocean floor after the 2010 BP oil spill, and …
Mariana Mazzucato: Government Risk and Private Sector Reward
Is there a role for the state in fostering innovation?
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Children Are the Most Enduring Victims of the Recession, and More
In today's On the News segment: Children remain "the most enduring victims" of the recession, and more.
Changing Everything: Naomi Klein on Capitalism and Climate Change
Naomi Klein argues that while it's too late to stop climate change, we can save our civilization.