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December 12, 2011

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On today’s show, David Graeber one of the original organizers of Occupy Wall Street to talk about the movement, his book Debt: the First 5,000 Years, the Occupied port shut down (#D12) on the west coast and more.

Also, D.C. Hunger Strikers are taking a stand for proper representation in Congress.  Support OccupyTheVoteDC by calling Representative Hal Rogers (KY) at 202-225-4601.  Follow their protest @OccupyTheVoteDC and read their declaration at occupythevotedc.tumblr.com.

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