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Bestselling author David Cay Johnston presents his shocking analysis of the many ways everyday people are systematically victimized by powerful corporations.

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David Cay Johnston has made a name for himself as the defender of the common man, calling out the rich and powerful for cheating the system at the expense of everyone else. Whether he's exposing unjust loopholes in the tax code that help the rich get richer or pointing out how powerful corporations pocket government subsidies at excessive taxpayer expense, Johnston is an eloquent town crier for justice and equality.

Now this bestselling author has turned his attention to the sneaky stipulations hidden in the fine print of just about every contract and government rule. Johnston has been known to whip out a utility bill—any utility bill—and explain line by line what all that mumbo jumbo actually means (and it doesn't mean anything good, unless you happen to be the utility company). Within all that jargon, disclosed in accordance with all requirements to you, the unsuspecting customer, lie the tools many companies use to rob you blind. Even worse is what's missing—all the contractually binding clauses that companies hide elsewhere, yet still enforce.

The Fine Print is essential listening for anyone who wants to wrest power back from devious corporations and end their longstanding consumer abuse.

"Experienced radio and voice-over actor Todd McLaren gives a sober, steady reading to this informative work. Highly recommended." ---SoundCommentary

"Todd McLaren narrates at a good pace, keeping the energy high throughout. Reading with conviction and enthusiasm, he makes it sound as if the words are his own." ---AudioFile
Author Interview
David Cay Johnston

The Fine Print

How Big Companies Use "Plain English" to Rob You Blind

Author David Cay Johnston

Narrated by Todd McLaren

Publication date Oct 15, 2012

Running time 13 hrs

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