Volcker Rule, Tech Gifts, The American Health Care Paradox

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Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster look at new regulations passed today affecting Wall Street, and talk tech gifts for the holidays. Then, they’ll explore the American health care paradox: why spending more is getting us less.

Featured in this Show

  • The Volcker Rule Explained

    Regulators today passed the Volcker Rule, which would put new restrictions on banks and financial institutions. A financial reporter explains what the rule is, and how it would work.

  • Tech Gift Ideas For The Gadget Lover In Your Life

    Game consoles, smartphones, tablets and more. A technology reporter lays out the hottest gadgets this holiday season.

  • The American Health Care Paradox

    Public health experts share their research on why Americans spend more on health care, but get worse results than other countries. They suggest the poor outcome has to do with a lack of other social services that are linked to health.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Cynthia Schuster Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Yalman Onaran Guest
  • Omar Gallaga Guest
  • Elizabeth Bradley Guest
  • Lauren Taylor Guest
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer

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