Episode 65: Fifty Years Later, Racism Is Deeply Embedded In The Economic System;

Fifty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, just after he had marched on behalf of striking sanitation workers. Today, racism is still a defining characteristic of the economic system, which is what I and Janelle Jones of the Economic Policy Institute discuss in our lead segment. I, then, visit with two progressive Congressional candidates, one in California and the other in Michigan. Our Robber Baron is—once again—Wal-Mart and the Walton family. BONUS: On the topic of Wal-Mart, see my CNN.com recent CNN.com piece, "Why Wal-Mart's Bait and Switch Matters" Please consider becoming part of our community by supporting the podcast here. In today's Working Life Podcast: Ep 65: 50 Years Later, Racism Is Deeply Embedded In The System; Michigan/California Progressives Episode 65: Fifty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, just after he had marched on behalf of striking sanitation workers. Today, racism is still a defining characteristic of the economic system, which is what Jonathan and Janelle Jones of the Economic Policy Institute discuss in our lead segment. Jonathan then visits with two progressive Congressional candidates, one in California and the other in Michigan. Our Robber Baron is—once again—Wal-Mart and the Walton family. LISTEN NOW Support the Working Life Podcast on DONATE NOW Copyright © 2018 Jonathan Tasini, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from the Working Life Blog/Podcast Our mailing address is: Working Life 739 West 186th St New York, NY 10033 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list