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Against the Grain

Inequality and Well-Being

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It’s self-evident that unequal societies like ours are bad for the poor. However, as epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson argues, they’re also bad for everyone else, including the affluent, not only because inequality affects schools and healthcare, but because it also makes us anxious and unhappy. Wilkinson reflects on our psychological well-being in wealthy but unequal countries. … Continued

UpFront

At Treaty People Gathering, indigenous activists stand against Enbridge Line 3 pipeline; Plus, Supreme Court politics and the fight over a lithium mine on tribal land

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At the Treaty People Gathering, hundreds gather around road art that says "Biden - Honor The Treaties, Stop Line 3"

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Activists at the Treaty People Gathering in Minnesota call on President Joe Biden to honor treaties with indigenous nations and halt the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline. Photo from Honor the Earth.  On this show: 0:08 – Ioan Grillo joins us to talk about his new book, Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels. … Continued

A Box of Toys

A Box of Toys #61 Ralph Records + Crammed Discs

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Wrap-up of the Label Review shows since Crammed Discs, featuring the entire recorded output of Bay Area weirdo-indie Ralph Records and a bonus hour of Belgian Crammed Discs, bringing them up to 2021. A Box of Toys is a radio program dedicated to the mystery of obscure music. The sheer volume of new and original … Continued