Class Distinctions (in Economics)

Today's guest is a professor at SMU who focuses on the links between economic development and migration; his books include "Controlling Immigration," "Understanding Global Migration," and "International Political Economy: History, Theory, and Policy" (forthcoming).

"DePrince reveals in this remarkable book that each act of violence against a woman reverberates throughout society. Drawing on her years of experience as a scientist and advocate, DePrince lays out a roadmap to end violence against women." -- Jennifer Joy Freyd, Founder and President of the Center for Institutional Courage

On this edition of ST, a discussion of freedom, identity, meritocracy, employment, wages, and the social safety net in America today.

We learn about Lindsey House, which provides transitional housing for women and their children experiencing situational homelessness.

"An engrossing look at a lesser-known aspect of Benjamin Franklin's legacy.... Enriched by vivid character sketches and lucid explanations of financial and policy matters, this is an entertaining examination of how a wise investment pays off." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The Commemoration Fund, an initiative of the Zarrow Family Foundations, was created last year in honor of those who died in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

The Commemoration Fund, an initiative of the Zarrow Family Foundations, was created last year in honor of those who died in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

This book focuses on what have come to be known as Pivot Projects, which is a blanket term for various grassroots-level, activist-driven collaboration efforts now happening all over the globe.

"Hartmann's take on our health care debacle is informative, fascinating, and hopefully useful." -- Booklist

"Hartmann's take on our health care debacle is informative, fascinating, and hopefully useful." -- Booklist