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Another World Emerging? Well, Maybe.
The possibilities for a new kind of economy.
Death of US-Backed Ex-Dictator “Baby Doc” Duvalier Won’t End Haitian Victims’ Quest for Justice
The former US-backed dictator of Haiti, Jean-Claude Duvalier, known as “Baby Doc,” has died at 63.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Global Inequality Keeps Getting Worse, and More
In today's On the News segment: Global inequality just keeps getting worse, and more.
Economic Update: The Economics of Corporations
This episode covers the economics of migrants, choosing not to go to college, and corporate tax dodges and their effects.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Activists Take Over Wall Street After Climate March, and More
In today's On the News segment: Activists and protesters take over Wall Street after NYC climate march, and more.
The Blunt Truth About the Recent Election in New Zealand
Contrary to what the government has been telling the public, debt has dramatically increased since New Zealand's Key government first took the reins in 2008.
Economic Update: How Capitalism Works
This episode covers why efforts against obesity fail, Cadillac's move into New York, the Atlanta Symphony lockout, subprime auto credit and bank economics.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senate GOP Blocks Legislation on Gender Pay Gap, and More
In today's On the News segment: Senate Republicans block legislation aimed at closing the gender pay gap, and more.
My Chipotle
“Borderline sweatshop conditions.” That's how a group of Chipotle Mexican Grill employees, including several managers, described their working conditions.
Historic Climate Change Protests Only Days Away
Activists Margaret Flowers and Kevin Zeese discuss the major climate change events taking place this weekend in New york City.