Season 2, Episode 4 Podcasts
Why We Can't Have Nice Things: The Case of the 17,000 Missing Kidneys
Also: Could legalizing the sale of kidneys and other organs save lives?
Contracting
William D. Eggers: Making Government More Effective and Less Intrusive
The former Reason Foundation privatization guru says it's time to move past the "vending machine" model of government.
California's Attacks on the Gig Economy End Up Hurting Neighborhood Barbers, Tattoo Artists
A state supreme court ruling jeopardizes the very idea of independent contractors in several trades.
How Congress Can Use an Obscure Law From the 1880s to Limit Wasteful Government Contracts
The federal government spent more than $477 billion on contractors in the last fiscal year, but not all that money is used wisely.
How Crony Capitalism Works
Higher political contributions equals more government contracts on even better terms
When AT&T Profits Off Government Snooping, Shouldn't We Be Blaming the Government?
If we're not willing to rein in law enforcement, why should a telecom company?
Can a Bot Run a Company?
The DAO is an ambitious project that's already amassed an incredible amount of funding. A lot could go wrong, but it could be revolutionary if it goes right.
Who Owns Frozen Human Embryos?: Nick Loeb vs. Sofia Vergara
A contract is a contract, but a more generous spirit might relent
Mass. Law Pretty Much Locks Brewers into Perpetual Contracts with Distributors, Says Local Brewery Owner
It's like pre-free agency baseball, critics say
Intel Agencies Can't Explain High Use of Private Contractors
Data is inconsistent and incomplete
Obamacare Contractor to Comply with Subpoena
Ordered to testify before House oversight committee
Senators Question Government Security Clearance Process
Want to know why Aaron Alexis' police records weren't uncovered
Boeing, Lockheed Team Up to Try To Land New Bomber Contract
Billions of dollars in defense spending at stake
Obamacare Subcontractor to Take the Lead in Fixing Site
QSSI Inc. promoted to general contractor
Database Shows Revolving Door Between DoD and Defense Contractors
Help them land contracts and get offered plum jobs
Defense Firms Will Begin Furloughing Employees Monday
Soon we won't have the resources needed to kill loads of people!
$67 Million for 300 Traffic Cameras: Guess the City
One city thinks now is the best time to invest in technology that has been causing problems everywhere else its used
Audit of Work in Afghanistan Finds Subcontractors Frequently Unpaid
Causing very serious problems
Sen. Feinstein: Congress to Push to Block Contractor Access to Classified Data
She really has no idea why people are so angry
So Whatever Happened to Qwest? An Object Lesson in Resisting Government Surveillance
CEO is imprisoned over insider trading. He says it's because they wouldn't play ball with the NSA.
Woman Pleads Guilty of Helping Navy Kickback Plot
Joins five others in admitting to scheme to funnel money to themselves via contractors
Who Is Trying to Legalize College Contract Cronyism in California?
Legislation would exempt some college employees from state corruption rules
Calif. Health Care Exchanges Granted Operational Secrecy
Information other states will be making public will be concealed
Menendez Intervened in Port Security Plan that Involved Donor
Discouraged donations of equipment to Dominican Republic so private contractor could get the work
Boeing May Be Responsible for Air Force Tanker Overrun Costs
Maybe have to absorb $700 million as they go over budget on contract
Defense Contract Employee Claims He Was Fired for Reporting Fraud
In lawsuit, says he was trying to stop company from billing U.S. for work it didn't do
Defense Contractors Wait to Hear About Budget Cuts
Spending put on hold pending fiscal cliff outcomes
NASA Awards $30 Million to Private Space Companies
Three companies will be responsible for shuttling astronauts to and from the International Space Station
Another Government Agency Ditches Blackberry
National Safety Transportation Board looks at iPhones
Border Agency Looks to Expand Drone Fleet
Secures five-year deal worth more than $400 million
Ex-State Department Official Charged with Taking Bribe
Accused of taking $30,000 to assist with contracting over Afghan prison renovations
Obama Promises Compensation To Contractors if They Delay Layoffs
Until after the election, of course
Lockheed Drops Plans for Sequestration Layoff Notices
It would be months before they saw impacts, they believe
