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America Fights the Wrong Enemy — Warwick Powell Explains | Silk and Steel
For decades, American politicians have blamed China for the decline of U.S. manufacturing. But what if they're blaming the wrong country?In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Warwick Powell joins Carl Zha to explain why America's economic crisis is rooted in its own financial sy ... Show More
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University Is Dead | Jerm Warfare
David Klatzow and Jerm analyse the decline of academic integrity, the negative influence of funding on research, and the risks of groupthink within universities.They further examine how inequalities in education and the pressures of the pharmaceutical industry challenge the pursu ... Show More
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