Mar 24 Watch 8:28 Why economic anxiety is driving working class voters to ‘Trumpism’ By PBS News Hour Economic anxiety has taken center stage in this year’s election, driving many angry voters to rally behind Donald Trump. According to conservative Charles Murray, this anxiety can be traced back to deep-seated feelings of marginalization among working class families, exacerbated… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 8:29 Barney Frank takes on Bernie Sanders and the ‘too big to fail’ argument By PBS News Hour It’s been a common theme this campaign season: Are our banks still too big to fail? Former treasury official Neel Kashkari and presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders have both shared their concerns with the NewsHour. For another perspective on the… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 53:31 PBS NewsHour full episode March 24, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, European officials hold an emergency meeting to discuss enhancing national security in the wake of the Brussels attacks. Also: The UN convicts Radovan Karadzic of genocide, a new North Carolina law restricts protections for LGBT people,… Continue watching
Mar 24 Do you live in a bubble? A quiz By Making Sen$e Editor There's a new upper class that's completely disconnected from the average American and American culture at large, says Charles Murray. Take this 25-question quiz to find out just how thick your bubble is. Continue reading
Mar 24 Drugs taken in hospitals may be dangerous to your financial health By Philip Moeller Hospitals are not free to charge whatever they want, but they are allowed to charge a lot more than would be allowed under a Part D drug plan. Continue reading
Mar 23 Why one-percenters spend billions on foreign passports By Vikram Mansharamani A growing number of countries offer individuals passports in return for investment, and the wealthy have been taking advantage of such programs in increasing numbers. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 50:19 PBS NewsHour full episode March 22, 2016 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Islamic State group claims responsibility for several bombings in Brussels. Also: What the Brussels attacks mean for the fight against terror, Obama calls on Congress to lift the Cuban embargo, help for foster kids who… Continue watching
Mar 21 Watch 53:26 PBS NewsHour full episode March 21, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, President Obama meets with Cuban President Raul Castro in a historic trip to the communist island. Also: What Obama’s visit means for Cuba-U.S. relations, Donald Trump meets with GOP lawmakers behind closed doors, Colombia’s FARC rebels… Continue watching
Mar 21 When should I take my Social Security? By Laurence Kotlikoff A financial adviser tells a reader she should start taking her benefits at 65 or 66, but continue working until 70. Is the adviser right?… Continue reading
Mar 21 Is the NCAA failing its college athletes? By Paul Solman Do college players need a union?… Continue reading