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When politicians scream 'bailout,' what do they really mean?

Posted at 6:56 AM, Oct 27, 2017
and last updated 2017-10-27 08:56:27-04

From the beginning of American politics, politicians have used the term “bailout” as a political cudgel. In this week’s podcast, Jimmy speaks with two experts who explain the what, when, why, where, and how of government bailouts. For more on bailouts, check out Linda Qiu's story at The New York Times.