Banking on Greed

As many as 20 banking institutions are reportedly under investigation for illegal and unethical practices -- protecting their profits at all costs and letting others pay for their mistakes. Financial expert Sheila Bair talks with Bill about the lawlessness of our banking system and the prognosis for meaningful reform. A former FDIC chairman, Bair has organized a private group of fellow financial experts to explore ways to prevent the banking industry from scuttling reforms created by the Dodd-Frank Act.

Also on the show, Bill talks to scientist and philosopherVandana Shiva, who’s become a rock star in the global battle over genetically modified seeds. Opponents claim such seeds harm the environment, are more costly, and leave local farmers deep in debt as well as dependent on suppliers. Shiva explains why she sees this as the latest battleground in the war on Planet Earth. 

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