In The Dark (EP34)
Résumé de l'épisode 34
(11/20/2012) In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy a lot of anger around New York and especially New Jersey, has focused on the time it has taken to get the power back into millions of homes and businesses. We investigate one power company in New Jersey that has come under heavy criticism – and take a look at whether an era of deregulation might have left power companies and regulators across the country more focused on cutting costs and maximizing profits than keeping the lights on.
Also, a look at the skyrocketing rates of HIV infections across the southern U.S., where more than 50% of new infections are reported, by far the highest area in the nation. But even though this part of our country is being so highly affected by the disease, the South still receives significantly less federal funding to fight HIV than any other region of the country.
And, an update on our story about the Hershey Company. .