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Economy & Labor
Economic Update: Why Economics Is Poorly Understood
This episode covers updates on GM recalls, Cuba's investment in medical training, Germany's end-all tuition requirements, and more.
Restoring a United States That Has Lost Its Way
Bob Herbert tells the stories of the brave, hard-working men and women he met who have been battered by the economic downturn.
Top 400 US Billionaires’ Wealth Equals Brazil’s GDP
Inequality in the US has reached outlandish proportions.
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.