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James Steele and Donald Bartlett discuss their book “America: What Went Wrong?”

BROADCAST: Jun. 24, 1992 | DURATION: 00:52:26

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Synopsis

Investigative journalists James Steele and Donald Bartlett discuss and read from their book “America: What Went Wrong?”, a book based on a series of articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer about corporate greed and its effects on the middle class. Studs plays “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime” - Bing Crosby (1932).

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 24, 1992

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 51.19 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 26 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Working, Labor, Economy

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Bartlett, Donald L.---Interviews Steele, James B.--Interviews Bartlett, Donald L. America. Steele, James B. America. Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews United States--Economic conditions--1981-2001 United States--Economic policy WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) James, Mollie Magnitech Tax loopholes Taxation--Law and legislation Simplicity Patterns Corporate wealth Corporate America Corporate greed

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