Who Broke The Economy?
Inflation and a broken supply chain created chaos across the world. Corporate consolidation is the reason it all happened.
Business
Critical coverage on the global financial system and domestic policies that shape the U.S. economy, with a focus on corporate wrongdoing.
The Corporatization Of Donald Trump
In 2016, Donald Trump routinely went after CEOs and corporate power — now he’s their mouthpiece. What happened?
Private Prisons Want You To Go Directly To Jail
Private prison companies are pushing states to get tougher on crime, then cashing in on the profits.
Boeing’s Old Friend Inside Biden’s Justice Department
The Justice Department is packed with corporate lawyers who previously worked for the companies they are now charged with prosecuting.
Why Are Teachers Funding Billionaires’ Private Jets?
Plus, Wall Street pretends it’s in Texas, Gordon Gekko gets rich off California workers, and the launch of Summer 2024’s blockbuster event.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: It’s Always Sunny For Clean Energy
Plus, a judge rejects a fossil-fueled lawsuit, the IRS keeps going after the rich, shots are fired against a deadly disease, and cannabis convictions vanish.
The World After Billionaire Media
David Sirota and Semafor’s Ben Smith dig into the journalism crisis and find signs of hope.
License To Drill
Fossil-fueled Democrats want to use unverifiable “certified gas” schemes to undermine one of Biden’s most important climate moves.
SIROTA’S SIGNALS: America’s Biggest Ponzi Scheme
Plus, a simple fix for clean energy, how to save a half-trillion dollars, and banks repossessing wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs.
Forever Chemicals Are Poisoning Your Insurance
As commercial insurers cut PFAS coverage, small businesses and consumers will swallow the cost.