How Private Companies Came To Control So Much Of The Internet
How has privatization impacted our digital lives? Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson discusses with computer scientist and technology writer Jaron Lanier.
How Privatization Impacts Public Spaces And Infrastructure
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson takes a closer look at privately owned public spaces, and the advantages and risks of building infrastructure with private support.
One Analyst On Why The Boom In America's Privatized Military Is 'Here To Stay'
What impact has the boom in private defense contractors had on the U.S. military? Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson takes a closer look with Molly Dunigan of RAND Corp.
Why There's A Renewed Push To Privatize Public Education
Advocates say school choice gives students a broader range of options when it comes to education. Critics say the programs undermine public schools.
How President Trump Might Carry The Torch Of Privatization
President Trump is poised to continue the privatization legacies of former presidents in all kinds of industries, from education to incarceration.
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