Profit, Power, and Policy | Business Ethics Insights
Dive into political economy, business ethics, and economic policy with professors Bill Keep and Nancy Lasher as they examine competitive markets and expose anti-competitive behavior and market collusion threatening today's economy. Learn how Adam Smith's principles apply to modern economic challenges.
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Christian Nationalism is running our government. It isn’t a fringe movement. It runs our military, has overturned Roe v Wade, and is putting religion back into our public schools. Backed by business, the movement has overtaken our politics and ...
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Is Congress for Sale? Lobbying and Political Economy in 2026
The 2026 election cycle is poised to be the most expensive yet, driven by powerful lobbying and corporate money. This episode uncovers how campaign costs, lobbying wins, and wealth concentration threaten democracy and ordinary voters.
Higher Education in Crisis: Is Academic Freedom Worth the Fight?
Explore the current crisis in higher education and why academic freedom remains essential. This episode dives deep into challenges facing universities, the impact on free speech, and the future of learning
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