Who's Profiting from Hurricane Maria?, Inside The FIFA Scandal, The Rise of Hip Hop Tycoons

Midday on WNYC | Jun 12, 2018

Naomi Klein and Elizabeth Yeampierre discuss how the ultra rich are trying to build a tax haven in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, and what local residents are doing to fight back. Ken Bensinger breaks down how the FIFA scandal took shape and how the IRS started an international corruption case. Zack O'Malley Greenburg talks about three hip hop superstars who went from musicians to tycoons. Alvin and Lawrence Ubell take all your questions about summer home repairs!

This episode is guest hosted by Hari Kondabolu. 

 

 

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