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Investing in Clean Energy Would Boost New York's Economy
In The Real News Network interview, Robert Pollin discusses how a 40% reduction in New York's carbon emissions by 2030 is achievable.
Is Waiting for Coal Jobs a Mistake?s Waiting for Coal Jobs a Mistake?
In The Real News Network interview, Robert Pollin discusses Trump's promise to bring back coal jobs and the negative effects this has on clean energy retraining programs for coal miners.
Trump Tax Plan Won't Boost Economy
In The Real News Network interview, Gerald Epstein discusses the CNN Bernie Sanders-Ted Cruz debate over GOP tax plan.
Clean Energy Is a "Powerful Engine of Job Opportunity"
In The Real News Network interview, Bob Pollin discusses the potentially devastating effects of the Trump administration's intent to roll back the Clean Power Plan.
Military Spending Ineffective for Creating Jobs
In The Real News Network interview, Heidi Garrett-Peltier discusses how federal spending on domestic programs such as healthcare, education, and clean energy creates far more jobs than military spending.
U.S. Pharma Industry Converts Monopoly Power into Political Power
In The Real News Network interview, UMass-Amherst economics professor Lawrence King explains how the pharmaceutical industry converts intellectual property rights into inordinate profits and uses these for political power.
Bannon Fired from White House
During The Real News Network Interview, Gerald Epstein discusses Steve Bannon's exit from the White House and what's next for "economic nationalism."
If Yellen Is Out, What's Next for the Fed?
During The Real News Network Interview, Gerald Epstein addresses Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's testimony before congress and the future of the Federal Reserve.
Improving Healthcare by Reducing Poverty
During The Real News Network interview, Peter Arno and Jeannette Wicks-Lim discuss how the Earned Income Tax Credit in New York improves healthcare for entire communities.
California's Senate Passes Single Payer Health Care Act
During The Real News Network interview, Robert Pollin discusses how the new California single payer health care act would save money for households and businesses. Pollin and coauthors conducted the study that examined the impact of the single payer act.
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