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American capitalism is in crisis. The U.S. has the most people living in poverty of any developed nation. Meanwhile, the top 1% grows ever-richer as the inequality gap continues to widen. Join Ben and Aaron as they debunk the myth of the free market, explore how big business has exacerbated inequality, and discuss the responsibility companies should have for their social impact.
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Pew Research: 6 Facts About Economic Inequality in the U.S.
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MarketWatch: Millions of Americans Are Just One Paycheck Away from ‘Financial Disaster’
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Feeding America: From Paycheck to Pantry
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