Apr 28, 2013
Former Fed executive Alan Blinder says watch out for attempts to gut Dodd-Frank … Union leader Paul Booth says progressives must pay attention to 2014. And Bill Press talks with assistant Senate majority leader Dick Durbin.
A leading economist says the Dodd-Frank bill is not enough reform, and the first order of...
Apr 21, 2013
Economist Mark Blyth explains the economy in terms of men’s clothing. Journalist Michael Grunwald says the Keystone pipeline isn’t that bad. And “What’s the Matter with Kansas” author says “Kansas is still messed up.”
Economist Mark Blyth explains exactly why austerity is the worst medicine for the...
Apr 14, 2013
Don’t worry about Kim Jong Un, says nuke expert … Catholic theologian puts Boehner and Ryan on the spot about what pro-life really means. And Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky on prospects for gun safety legislation.
An expert on nuclear weapons says don’t panic about North Korea. The threats of using missiles...
Apr 7, 2013
Rendering unto Caesar – conversations this week about income taxes and about the new Pope’s commitment to the poor.
With the deadline for filing your returns just days away, a historian of the income tax says you can’t talk about taxes these days without talking about class.
Our regular contributor and...