How Did Bloomberg Get His Riches?; Alaska Copper Mine Threatens Fishing

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English - March 03, 2020 19:24 - 42 minutes - ★★★★ - 703 ratings
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Michael Bloomberg is using part of his $65 billion fortune to run for president. He started making his money betting on the power and future of computers. As NPR's Jim Zarroli reports, it transformed Wall Street. Also, a long-time battle against a proposed copper mine in southwestern Alaska has divided communities. As KUOW's John Ryan reports, the potential move has locals split on what's best for the sockeye salmon ecosystem.