The Defining Scam of the Neoliberal Era
Taya Graham, Stephen Janis and Jaisal Noor of The Real News Network explain how public-private partnerships have created exclusive playgrounds for the ultrarich.
Taya Graham, Stephen Janis and Jaisal Noor of The Real News Network examine how so-called public-private partnerships have been used to funnel tax dollars into the pockets of the ultrawealthy. Watch a video of their discussion above.
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