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Ditching the Big, Bad Banks

Big banks bailed out because they were "too big to fail" are now jacking up fees on small businesses and individual consumers. Is it time to transfer money to smaller institutions...

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By Warren Olney • Oct 13, 2011 • 50m Listen

Big banks bailed out because they were "too big to fail" are now jacking up fees on small businesses and individual consumers. Is it time to transfer money to smaller institutions and credit unions? Is the entire banking system due for an overhaul? Also, Congress passes three contentious trade deals, and Occupy Wall Street is resisting efforts by the private owner to clean up Zuccotti Park, saying protesters will do it themselves. Might that lead to police action?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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