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Friday August 13, 2021

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Big Little Ideas

Thursday July 8, 2021

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Capitalism: God Wants You To Be Rich

Thursday July 1, 2021

For decades, the New Deal shaped America's economic system, until Neoliberalism came along and eventually eclipsed the old system with one we still live with today. Martin Bernetti/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Capitalism: What Makes Us Free?

Thursday June 24, 2021

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Capitalism: What Is It?

Thursday June 17, 2021

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Before Stonewall (2019)

Thursday June 10, 2021

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June 10, 2021 Who is the media meant to serve? And why does it matter today, arguably, more than ever? 50 years ago, National Public Radio began as a small, scrappy news organization with big ideals and a very small footprint. Over the subsequent years of coverage and programming, NPR has grown and evolved into a mainstream media outlet, with a mission of serving audiences that reflect America. This week, Michel Martin, host of Weekend All Things Considered, talks to us about her time at NPR and the importance of representing all voices in news.

Who is NPR (For)?

Thursday June 3, 2021

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The Supreme Court

Friday May 28, 2021

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Wednesday August 5, 2020

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Why Your Internet Sucks

Thursday July 16, 2020

How Racial Inequality Manifests In The U.S. Banking System.

Wednesday July 15, 2020

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When SNAP Gets Squeezed

Wednesday July 8, 2020

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Why We Need Black-Owned Banks

Friday July 3, 2020

Planet Money Indicator: Corporate Debt During The Pandemic

Wednesday July 1, 2020

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The Market For Student Loans

Monday June 29, 2020

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The Uncounted Workforce

Thursday June 25, 2020

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Liar Loans

Thursday June 4, 2020

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The Business Of Antibody Tests

Wednesday March 11, 2020

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Disease Detectives

Monday March 2, 2020

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The Economic Lessons Of A Free Solo Climb

Wednesday February 26, 2020

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The Rise And Fall (And Rise?) Of NASCAR

Friday February 21, 2020

As Solar Energy's Price Has Dropped, More Companies Get Onboard

Tuesday February 11, 2020

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Why Cheap Solar Could Save the World

Thursday February 6, 2020

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