A rising number of financial experts say the US is headed into a recession. By looking at the history of recessions in the United States what we learn is that they are a natural, yet unpleasant and sometimes painful, part of the business cycle.

Listen in as I take us through a brief history of the 12 recessions in the 20th century and the three to date in the 21st century; what caused them and how long each lasted.

Drink of the Week: Depression Glass Cocktail

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A Brief History of Recessions in the United States