What exactly is a recession?

It's more than job losses. It's dreams deferred and careers that never get off the ground. Why do the scars last a lifetime?

Then, why does the Justice Department want to break up Google? Plus, penalty rates are under the spotlight again, but do they really cost the economy jobs? 

Guests:

Dan Ziffer - ABC national business reporter 

Rachel Clayton - Business reporter

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