Raising the Federal Interest Rate; Questioning Sandra Bland's Arrest; Required Reading

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 27, 2015

The Federal Reserve has been hinting at raising federal interest rates. Hear what that might mean for the economy. Plus: a national political news round-up; questioning the legality of Sandra Bland's arrest; the existential questions about writing; and what is "essential reading" for incoming college freshmen?

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