Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
Two years ago Kevin Phillips warned about the dangers of easy cash, growing debt, and dependence on foreign oil. He explains why he believes we are now in a full-fledged crisis, what led the U.S. to its current predicament, and what can be done to address what he calls the ‘global crisis of American capitalism.’
Guests
- Kevin Phillips Political and economic commentator. His most recent book is titled: "Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism"
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