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Kucinich Explains the LIBOR Scandal
What has emerged from the Barclayu2019s Bank inquiry is evidence that banks may have in fact been deliberately manipulating Libor rates for years.
America Beyond Capitalism: An “Evolutionary Reconstruction” of the System Is Necessary and Possible
With the radical decline of organized labor, a new progressive politics must build new institutional foundations or remain in a defensive and declining posture.
Are Banksters Redeemable? Interview With Former JPMorgan Director John Fullerton
If we donu2019t redefine self-interest, said Fullerton, in this conversation recorded in New York in late June: I think we will look back, and our grandchildren will ask us, …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Rick Perry Announces He Will Refuse to Expand Medicaid to Cover 1.2 Million More Low-Income Texans
In today's On the News segment: The Libor rate-fixing scandal could grow, Rick Perry announces he will refuse to cover 1.2 million more low-income Texans, Democrats are fighting back …
Restructuring Europe – for Whom?
The structural reform now being discussed in Europe would mean an even more neoliberal agenda.
Economic Update: Banks, Banksters and Crisis Finance
On Economic Update Professor Richard Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis. This episode contains updates …
The Fracking Industry’s Dirty Secrets
The fracking industry is one of the most secretive and deceptive industries in the country.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Mexico Is Headed for a Recount in Its Presidential Election, and More
The Republicansu2019 chances of winning Rhode Island in November just got slimmer.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Key Regulations to Prevent Another Financial Crisis Are Being Delayed or Scrapped, and More
In today's On the News segment: One giant pharmaceutical company just got busted for putting profits ahead of peoplesu2019 lives, more than one-third of all the new regulation created …
Economic Update: “Lessons from Economic History”
On Economic Update Professor Richard Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis.