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Rising Wealth Inequality and the Race for the White House
Democrat Bernie Sanders wants to raise taxes, even if they punish the rich. Donald Trump is rich — but he still has the support of Americans worried that the economy has left them behind. We hear how economic inequality is playing a role in the presidential campaign.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenDemocrat Bernie Sanders wants to raise taxes, even if they punish the rich. Donald Trump is rich — but he still has the support of Americans worried that the economy has left them behind. We hear how economic inequality is playing a role in the presidential campaign.
Later on the program, after 40 years, Iran is back in business but, how long are the good times likely to last?
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It's been almost a month since armed militants occupied the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Oregon, but state and federal officials are cracking down. One man was killed last night during a traffic stop by state highway police. Security around the Refuge has been tightened.
Read the story7 minEconomic Inequality Fuels an Angry Electorate
Five days before the Iowa caucuses, the presidential campaigns of both political parties are more chaotic than ever. Donald Trump is dropping out of tomorrow's final debate in a battle with Fox News. Bernie Sanders spent part of today with the President in the Oval Office.
Read the story34 minIran Opens for Business
Will the "world's last goldmine" produce "fool's gold?" Iran's new economic opening.
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