Robert Reich explains why reducing, de-funding and disabling government agencies and programs hurts the American people in the long run (and why Republicans won’t stop doing it). Continue reading
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March 20, 2013
Bill takes a close look at avarice, banks, and capitalism — the ABCs of economic inequality — with insight from Sheila Bair and Richard Wolff. Continue reading
February 22, 2013
For a short time, watch Richard Wolf’s compelling lecture on the root causes of America’s recent financial crisis. Continue reading
February 22, 2013 | Smart Charts
Since the recession started, America’s richest have seen their earnings bounce back while everyone else’s have stayed the same. Continue reading
February 21, 2013 | News & Notes
Send us your questions about the American dream, capitalism and alternative economic systems. Continue reading
February 8, 2013 | Group Think
The economist says American politicians have some delusions that need to be sorted out.
January 10, 2013 | News & Notes
The economist and New York Times columnist joins Bill in the studio today to talk about why our top priority should be getting America back to work.
January 9, 2013 | Book Club
Read the first chapter of Krugman's new book, End This Depression Now!.
January 4, 2013 | News & Notes
Bill, who’ll be talking with the New York Times columnist about the debt ceiling and other financial pitfalls next, week, invites your help. Continue reading
October 19, 2012 | Connecting the Dots
Several recent studies indicates that income inequality may slow economic growth.
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