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Free Trade: Who Wins and Who Loses
Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump disagree on a lot of things, but when it comes to the trade policies of recent presidents — both Democrat and Republican — they use almost the same language. We hear about "free trade" and political trade-offs.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenBernie Sanders and Donald Trump disagree on a lot of things, but when it comes to the trade policies of recent presidents — both Democrat and Republican — they use almost the same language. We hear about "free trade" and political trade-offs.
Later on the program, every month, one million people in India reach the age of 18. We hear about the continuing influence of the ancient caste system on the youthful population of the world's largest democracy.
Photo: "Stop Fast Track" rally in Washington DC, April 2015 (AFGE)
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