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Jason Benlevi talks with Sam about his book, Too Much Magic: Pulling the Plug on the Cult of Tech.  There is so much we can do in our digital lives (publish a book, build communities, produce a radio show…..) but what are the darker sides of our dependance on technology?  Who is really pulling the strings and how does it effect us?

Also on today’s show a recap of the weekend’s Occupy activities.  At Duarte Square in Manhattan protesters call on Trinity Church to support free speech and the right to assemble and retired Episcopalian Bishop George Packard is arrested alongside protesters, a story ignored in the main stream media.

And in the better half, Sam talks about Romney’s “retirement” package, unemployment insurance and how the price of gas relates (or doesn’t) to drilling.  Also, reflecting a sad reality, MTV changes the name of its program “Choose or Lose”.  Your calls and IMs.

After the jump…Check out these videos Sam mentioned today….

WARNING: This is what a Police State looks like

A country mourns the loss of it’s leader…..