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Jun 26, 2019

The ethics of doing business with migrant detention camps

Plus: How companies work around tariffs and the fight over casinos in Pennsylvania.

Wayfair employees participate in a walkout on June 26 in Boston after the company sold more than $200,000 in bedroom furniture to a Texas detention facility for migrant children. — Wayfair employees participate in a walkout on June 26 in Boston after the company sold more than $200,000 in bedroom furniture to a Texas detention facility for migrant children.
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Segments From This Episode

The teacher trying to make a difference
by Bennett Purser
Kristie Williamson
At an inner-city high school, it’s all about building relationships with students.
In Amish country, a planned casino raises the stakes
by Miles Bryan
Miles Bryan/Marketplace
Some expect economic benefit from a casino in the works. Others question whether it will change the community.
By rerouting goods, companies can avoid tariffs
by Erika Beras
MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images
Trans-shipping is a way to circumvent new tariffs on foreign goods.

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The Team

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

The ethics of doing business with migrant detention camps