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Feb 20, 2020

The economy needs rule of law

Plus: Morgan Stanley buys E-Trade, Bath & Body Works is one of the last mall stores standing and our series “United States of Work” heads to Nashville.

Attorney General William Barr participates in a press conference at the Department of Justice on Feb. 10 in Washington, D.C. — Attorney General William Barr participates in a press conference at the Department of Justice on Feb. 10 in Washington, D.C.
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Segments From This Episode

Some wonder whether hospice puts too much of the burden for care on families
by Blake Farmer
Blake Farmer
Much of the growth of hospice care in the U.S. has been led by for-profit agencies. That’s leading people to ask if there’s a better way.
Rule of law is essential for the economy, too
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images
Trump has come under fire for behavior that allegedly weakens the rule of law. But that concept isn’t strictly legal.
Meet Stephanie, 49, executive director of a movie theater
by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Amiee Stubbs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize her under “management, professional, and related occupations,” along with four in 10 U.S. workers. This category also includes teachers, dentists, CEOs and a wide range of other professions.

Music from the episode

The Team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II