The Dodd-Frank Loophole, Creating Black Images, Government Approved Trolling

Midday on WNYC | Aug 15, 2018

Michael Greenberger takes a critical look at a Dodd-Frank loophole that could affect the future of the American economy. Deborah Willis discusses black images, representation, and culture in the mainstream. Ann Babe sheds light on North Koreans migrating to South Korea for a better (but still difficult) life. Michael Riley explains how pervasive and systemic government-backed trolling has become.

This episode is guest hosted by Jenna Flanagan.

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