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Jan 2025
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Trump's Anti-Immigrant Campaigns

Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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In this week's episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff explores the economic consequences of the United States threatening Mexico and Canada. We also highlight how worker co-ops are joining forces with unions to strengthen both movements and examine the economics of the illegal drug trade. Additionally, we discuss the significance of Indonesia joining BRICS.

 

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