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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What Does Greece’s Vote Mean for the U.S.?

    Greece was not partying quite like the U.S. Women’s soccer team last night. The current financial crisis there has resulted in empty grocery store shelves, closed banks, and long lines at ATMs. Even so, Greeks voted overwhelmingly yesterday not to accept the austerity measures imposed by their Eurozone creditors.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Barbara Bogaev • Jul 6, 2015 • 1 min read

    Greece was not partying quite like the U.S. Women’s soccer team last night. The current financial crisis there has resulted in empty grocery store shelves, closed banks, and long lines at ATMs. Even so, Greeks voted overwhelmingly yesterday not to accept the austerity measures imposed by their Eurozone creditors. What ripple effect might yesterday’s decision have, and could the unfolding Greek debt crisis even impact our economy?

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    Money in Women's Soccer, Shark Week and the Chamber of Commerce
    1. 0:00Money in Women’s Soccer
    2. 9:17What Does Greece’s Vote Mean for the U.S.?You’re reading this
    3. 17:48TV Roundup: Shark Week, Comedy Central's Diverse Roster, and Colbert
    4. 27:23The Influence Machine
    5. 41:52Tibet at a Crossroads
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      Barbara Bogaev

      radio journalist

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      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Wall Street Journal

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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    Money in Women's Soccer, Shark Week and the Chamber of Commerce
    1. 0:00Money in Women’s Soccer
    2. 9:17What Does Greece’s Vote Mean for the U.S.?You’re reading this
    3. 17:48TV Roundup: Shark Week, Comedy Central's Diverse Roster, and Colbert
    4. 27:23The Influence Machine
    5. 41:52Tibet at a Crossroads
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