Tue, 27 March 2012
Law Professor Amanda Frost breaks down Obamacare SCOTUS case, outlines legal and political implications. Also, writer, blogger Richard (RJ) Eskow on Jobs Act, how it strips investor protections and who's funding the bi-partisan push. Listen LIVE at Majority.fm 12:00 pm (EST)
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Mon, 26 March 2012
Writer John Carl Baker on his article in Jacobin discussing GOP stranglehold on Florida politics, policy and prosperity (or lack of). Despite highly unpopular Governor Scott, Democratic Party opposition is absent. Listen LIVE at Majority.fm 12:00 pm (EST) |
Fri, 23 March 2012
Gun control, NRA lobby and racism in this country all brought to light in wake of Trayvon Martin shooting. Also, who gets budget spotlight and what does Obama stand for? Cliff Schecter, Libertas LLC, addresses it all in his regular Casual Friday segment. Isabel Gillies has movie rec for weekend watching. Listen LIVE 12:00 pm (EST)
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Thu, 22 March 2012
Matt Taibbi from Rolling Stone Magazine on corrupt culture of Bank of America; how CEO rivalry and government regulation created the banking behemoth that conned the American people into bankruptcy. Listen LIVE at Majority.fm 12:00 pm (EST) |
Wed, 21 March 2012
Brian Beutler from Talking Points Memo on Paul Ryan’s budget, change in Obama’s willingness to negotiate and what’s in store for lame duck session. Plus, Janeane “Katherine Harris” Garofalo breaks from campaign trail supporting Joe-the-Plumber to join us. Romney communications director’s gift to Santorum and Occupy Wall Street makes Bloomberg nervous. Listen LIVE at Majority.fm 12:00 pm (EST)
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Tue, 20 March 2012
Jonathan Cohn from The New Republic on upcoming challenge to Affordable Care Act; what the litigation means; possible impact on relationship between Federal Govt and States and how Supreme Court may respond. Killing of Trayvon Martin puts Police conduct under scrutiny. Listen LIVE at Majority.fm 12:00 pm (EST). |
Mon, 19 March 2012
Ryan Devereaux from the Guardian at New York courthouse waiting appearance of Cecily McMillan, woman who suffered seizure Saturday while cuffed by NYPD, reports on general mood of gathering and ensuing melee. And Jeff Smith, OWS media team, witness to Cecily McMillan brutality, reports on day’s events, police brutality and Occupy’s effort to move forward. Listen LIVE at Majoriy.fm 12:00 pm (EST)
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Fri, 16 March 2012
Alyona Minkovski and Sam talk Obama Administration civil liberties failures. Film Guy Matthew Weiss has movie recommendations and Jimmy Reefercake shows with a song. In the better half, the latest attack on internet freedom and right wing hate infects college basketball. Listen LIVE at Majority.fm 11:30 am (EST)
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Thu, 15 March 2012
Writer and attorney Abigail C. Field on the dirty details of official Foreclosure Fraud Settlement including slippery balance sheet practices that rob homeowners of relief, manipulation of basic servicing standards letting banks off hook and why injunction sought by AG Schneiderman in MERS suit is critical. |
Wed, 14 March 2012
Renowned economics professor Richard Wolff discusses the collapse of capitalism, Roosevelt's action during the Great Depression and measures to stabilize our economy. And austerity in Greece, projections for what's ahead. Listen LIVE at Majority.fm 11:30 am (EST) |