Income Inequality In America Is Getting Worse

By Joseph Cooper,

Published December 4, 2014 at 1:00 PM EST

12/04/14 - There’s a national issue most might agree on…income inequality in America is getting worse. Join us for Thursday’s Topical Currents when we begin with author and advisor, John Hope Bryant.

He’s the author of How the Poor Can Save Capitalism: Rebuilding the Path to the Middle Class. And more…Linda Gassenheimer is joined by the Pillsbury Bake-off Million dollar winner on our Food and Dining segment. Fred Tasker will offer his wine suggestions. That’s Topical Currents Thursday at 1pm.

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