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Sen. Warren Wants to Jail Those Who Caused 2008’s Meltdown

BIll Black examines the historical context of Warren’s bills for easier prosecution of banks and corporate leaders Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for…

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If Current Laws Prosecuting Bankers Aren’t Used, What Can Warren Change?

Bill Black demolishes the notion that we can’t prosecute banksters with the laws we now have in place Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…

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Faked Emissions May Send Volkswagen CEO to Prison

Bill Black examines the corrupt corporate worlds of Germany and the U.S. and how Trump ignores corporate malfeasance Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…

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Trump and Mnuchin Break the Law By Refusing to Release President’s Tax Records

White collar criminologist Bill Black explains how the administration’s stance on Trump’’ taxes is illegal and what the possible consequences could be—or should be Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…

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Thousands Die, Millions Injured on the Job, and No Businesses Prosecuted

Bill Black describes how OSHA’s few underfunded inspectors can’t do their jobs, and prosecutors don’t prosecute businesses for non-compliance Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is…

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Ocasio-Cortez & Sanders Introduce Bill to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates at 15%

They call it Loan Shark Prevention, which would allow post offices to act as banks for poor working people, but credit companies claim it will hurt the poor Subscribe to our page and support our…

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Billions Stolen From Black Families by Predatory Lending

White Collar criminologist Bill Black analyzes the new study, “The Plunder of Black Wealth in Chicago,” opening the way for a fruitful conversation about reparations and our future Subscribe to our page and support our…

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United Technologies – Raytheon Merger Is the Definition of Crony Capitalism

Trump opposes the merger of these two arms manufacturers, which would create the world’s largest such corporation, but why? Bill Black gives us the interesting answer and explores why these mergers are dangerous and on…

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Facebook’s Libra Currency Monetizes Identity and Threatens Privacy

Bill Black discusses Feacebook’s new proposed crypto-currency, called “Libra.” Facebook could use this technology to standardize identity and create a world of ultimate surveillance, and then profit from it, says Black. Subscribe to our page…

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Why Is Homeownership Among Blacks Lower Than Ever?

Segregation and housing discrimination are affecting Black homeownership today as much as in the days before the 1964 Civil Rights Act. What happened and how can this be reversed? Subscribe to our page and support…

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US Government Could Run out of Money, But That’s not the Real Story

Bill Black demystifies the reality of debt, what really’s happening, and why the politics of debt is so convoluted Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is…

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Trump’s China Trade War Increases Risk of Recession

Trump accuses China of currency manipulation because their currency devalued in the wake of his tariffs. However, as Bill Black explains, this accusation has no basis in fact. Instead, Trump’s trade war only increases the…

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Is it Cynical to Believe the System is Corrupt?

While a new poll shows most US citizens believe the political and economic system is rigged against them, Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren also echo this sentiment. Some conservatives are now pushing back. But…

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Trump: The Most Corrupt President in US History

So says whistleblower and former federal investigator Bill Black, who defines with fine detail what will likely be emerging from the impeachment hearings. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…

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How White Collar Criminals Get Away with Murder

White-collar crime prosecutions are at a 33-year low. Corporate leaders can cause environmental disasters, economic crashes, and the deaths of thousands and still walk free. But there’s a way out. Director: Adam Coley Audio Engineer:…

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A Coronavirus Bailout Will Save Corporations, Not Workers

What happened to the cash from the last bailout? Industries spent it all on stock buybacks and are now looking for billions more in relief from the impact of coronavirus. Director/Video Editor: Will Arenas Audio…

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Why Is There a Boom in CEO Resignations?

CEO resignations reached an all-time high in 2019. Is the corporate model of management fundamentally changing? We speak to white collar criminologist Bill Black. Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Audio Engineer: Will Arenas Visual Producer: Andrew…

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The Second COVID-19 Bailout Still Won’t Be Enough

Trump demands that states take the lead on COVID-19 response but won’t give federal support for local governments or workers, and is still fighting oversight for the trillions already spent on stimulus. Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde…

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