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The Illusion of Free Speech and Inflation: Debunking Conservative Narratives
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Inhalt bereitgestellt von Douglas Berger. Alle Podcast-Inhalte, einschließlich Episoden, Grafiken und Podcast-Beschreibungen, werden direkt von Douglas Berger oder seinem Podcast-Plattformpartner hochgeladen und bereitgestellt. Wenn Sie glauben, dass jemand Ihr urheberrechtlich geschütztes Werk ohne Ihre Erlaubnis nutzt, können Sie dem hier beschriebenen Verfahren folgen https://de.player.fm/legal.
We delve into the complex topic of free speech and its limits. Free speech is not an absolute right and there can be the regulation of speech in certain contexts. A prime example is in a nearby conservative town where a vocal individual disrupts city council meetings with personal attacks on the mayor, correctly leading to the consideration of new public comment rules.
Transitioning to economic matters, we discuss a minimum wage increase in California and its impact on fast-food workers. We challenge the notion that corporations cannot afford wage hikes, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation for workers. Corporate greed and price gouging is driving inflation, highlighting the concentration of power in the hands of a few corporations as a key factor. Drawing on insights from economist Robert Reich, we argue that corporate dominance leads to higher prices and record profits, rather than inflation being solely to blame.
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Manage episode 411756415 series 2858183
Inhalt bereitgestellt von Douglas Berger. Alle Podcast-Inhalte, einschließlich Episoden, Grafiken und Podcast-Beschreibungen, werden direkt von Douglas Berger oder seinem Podcast-Plattformpartner hochgeladen und bereitgestellt. Wenn Sie glauben, dass jemand Ihr urheberrechtlich geschütztes Werk ohne Ihre Erlaubnis nutzt, können Sie dem hier beschriebenen Verfahren folgen https://de.player.fm/legal.
We delve into the complex topic of free speech and its limits. Free speech is not an absolute right and there can be the regulation of speech in certain contexts. A prime example is in a nearby conservative town where a vocal individual disrupts city council meetings with personal attacks on the mayor, correctly leading to the consideration of new public comment rules.
Transitioning to economic matters, we discuss a minimum wage increase in California and its impact on fast-food workers. We challenge the notion that corporations cannot afford wage hikes, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation for workers. Corporate greed and price gouging is driving inflation, highlighting the concentration of power in the hands of a few corporations as a key factor. Drawing on insights from economist Robert Reich, we argue that corporate dominance leads to higher prices and record profits, rather than inflation being solely to blame.
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"OPB Politics Now" is a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the hottest political topics in Oregon and the Northwest. Every Friday, OPB’s political reporters and special guests offer in-depth analysis, discussion and insight into candidates, events and issues.
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The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As the tone of public discourse becomes increasingly angry and divisive, Common Ground Committee offers a healing path to reaching agreement and moving forward. We talk with top leaders in public policy, finance, academe and more to encourage the seeking and finding of points of agreement, and to demonstrate how combating incivility can lead us forward.
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