Meet The Man On A Quest To Upend 1 Corner Of The Student Loan Industry
For years even the most predatory student loans have been impossible to default on, but one lawyer has discovered a loophole that makes it possible.
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Ford To Ditch Cars In North America, Focus On Trucks And SUVs
Its pioneered the American auto industry with the mass market Model T. Now Ford is gutting its lineup of cars in the North America, saying it will sell only two models in 2020 as it focuses on trucks and SUVs.
Capitalism's Comeback: Making America Great Again?
Former fast food CEO Andrew Pudzer says the Trump administration is good for capitalism. And capitalism is good for all.
California's Housing Conundrum
Almost everyone in California agrees that there's not enough housing in the state. But no one wants building in their backyard.
Ford To Phase Out 'Traditional Ford Sedans' Such As Fusion And Taurus In The U.S.
Ford Motor Co. reported a $1.7 billion profit for the first quarter, but it's planning big changes — such as phasing out nearly all of its cars in favor of trucks and SUVs.
As User Data Scandal Persists, Facebook Reports Record Earnings
Mark Zuckerberg faced investors for the first time following the user data scandal as the company reported first quarter earnings on Wednesday.
CFPB Chief Mick Mulvaney Wants To Shut Public Access To Consumer Complaints Database
Mulvaney said the consumer database of complaints against banks shouldn't be a "Yelp for financial services." He also encouraged lobbyists to contribute to lawmakers to get their voices heard.
'Student Loan Report' Admits Its Founder And Editor Is Fake
Reporters from The Chronicle of Higher Education discovered that "Drew Cloud" was made up from thin air. The "news" site was created by a student loan refinancing company.
The Consumer Complaints Database That Could Disappear From View
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau chief Mick Mulvaney says he may shut down public access to more than a million complaints Americans have made about financial institutions.
Episode 640: The Bottom Of The Well
Today on the show: the economics of drought, and why the rational thing to do in California right now is use more water.