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Who Makes Cents?: A History of Capitalism Podcast

Who Makes Cents?: A History of Capitalism Podcast is a monthly program devoted to bringing you quality, engaging stories that explain how capitalism has changed over time. We interview historians and... Read more

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Mark Erlich on the Way We Build and Restoring Dignity to Construction Work

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Chelsea Schields on Oil, Intimacy, and the Offshore

In this month's episode, guest Chelsea Schields discusses oil refining and intimacy, illuminating the social ties and a... Read more

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