Episode

1/26 Loser Liberalism & Financial Fraud

January 26, 2012

Lauding Dean Baker’s piece on loser liberals, Sam on why the government always picks winners and losers. And Bo Biden calls for a time of action in reaction to President’s formation of a Financial Fraud Unit; he doesn’t mention Eric Schneiderman.  Plus, JP Morgan Chase backs off on its collection of consumer debt.  And East Haven, CT mayor plans for a taco dinner and behind the arrest of Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom.  Your calls and IMs.

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