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S7 E7: Gilded Age 2.0

Scene on Radio: Capitalism

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Labor Conditions and Job Losses in Global Manufacturing

This chapter explores the stark differences in working conditions and wages between Foxconn employees in China and American manufacturing workers. It highlights the intense labor environment at Foxconn, alongside the larger issue of job losses in the U.S. due to automation and offshoring.

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