Economics

"Vultures' Picnic: In Pursuit of Petroleum Pigs, Power Pirates, and High-Finance Carnivores"

Greg Palast

About the Program

Greg Palast presents his investigation of the BP oil spill and talks about the corruption he says permeates the oil industry, the financial sector, and government.  This event, held at the Silver Spring Civic Building in Maryland, is hosted by WPFW (Pacifica Radio).       

About the Authors

Greg Palast

Greg Palast is the author of numerous books, including The Best Democracy Money Can Buy.  He is a BBC correspondent and a fellow at the Nation Institute.  For more information, visit gregpalast.com.


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"Vultures' Picnic: In Pursuit of Petroleum Pigs, Power Pirates, and High-Finance Carnivores"

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Past Airings

  • Monday, February 6th at 7am (ET)
  • Monday, February 6th at 4am (ET)
  • Sunday, February 5th at 10pm (ET)
  • Sunday, February 5th at 1am (ET)
  • Saturday, February 4th at 8:45pm (ET)
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