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#1213 Ten Years On (The Financial Crisis and Disastrous Recovery)
Air Date: 9/25/2018 Today we take a look at where we stand, now ten years on from the beginning of the Great Recession in 2008. Inequality has spiked, the banks are more profitable than ever and not a single banker went to jail for fraud. Now we must...
#1212 Feudalism with Dinner (Our Culture of Tipping)
Air Date: 9/21/2018 Today we take a look at the economics, sexism and racism embedded in the restaurant industry, largely due to the practice of tipping. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode...
#1211 Corporate Monopoly and Political Power
Air Date: 9/18/2018 Today we take a look at the current state of the centuries-old fight against the monopolization of economic and political power and how these forces threaten the very concept of democracy. Be part of the show! Leave a message at...
#1210 Brett Kavanaugh and the Imperial Presidency (Supreme Court)
Air Date: 9/14/2018 Today we take a look at the confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh, his stance on several critical issues and his threat to democratic values and separation of powers in the federal government Be part of the show! Leave a message...
#1209 Being part of the solution (How to argue your values)
Air Date: 9/11/2018 Today we take a look at some strategies to and reasons why we need to have better political conversations Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: The Daily Show: Ears Edition...
#1208 Collective power through solidarity (Unions)
Air Date: 9/7/2018 Today we take a look at several of the ways that average people benefit from collective action including unionization, class action lawsuits and politically attuned investing of pooled pension funds. Plus, making the obvious case...
#1207 Bleeding us to death (Health Care Costs)
Air Date: 9/4/2018 Today we take a look at many of the underlying reasons that health care in America is so expensive and how those who benefit from the status quo work to keep it that way Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode...
#1206 The war on journalism, truth and democracy itself
Air Date: 8/31/2018 Today we take a look at some of the tactics and ramifications of Trump's all-out war with journalism which is his strategy to undermine the most potent force capable of opposing an administration of lies and propaganda Be part of...
#1205 The multi-front war on the environment and our health
Air Date: 8/28/2018 Today we take a look at just some of the many ways the Trump administration is systematically attacking the environment and our health to pave the way for increased profits for the business interests who have the administration's...
#1204 The past, present and future of international trade
Air Date: 8/24/2018 Today we take a look at some of the historical context for the dynamics of international trade, some progressive ideas about managing the domestic results of trade, the economics and politics of tariffs and the dangers of trade...