S1 Ep 2: Workers, beware: Trump hates you

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Donald Trump became US president claiming to be pro-working class. But as our experts in this episode explain: workers, especially migrants, are already finding out that Trump is the president for billionaires, corporations and capital.
Guests: Seth Harris & Antonio De Loera

27 Feb English South Africa News Commentary · Non-Profit

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