Episode

12/18 David Dayen: Exiting The Liberal Blogosphere & Social Security Back On The Table?

December 18, 2012

The soon to be former blogger, David Dayen, explains what would happen if we went over the “fiscal cliff”, why the new Obama offer is so bad, why he Dayen is leaving blogging.David also asks if the liberal blogesphere losing its added value and how we can hold power accountable in the Obama era.

On the Better Half: Sam isn’t surprised by Obama’s offer. You have more influence on Congress than you realize, Rick Perry wants more guns in schools and the role the conspiracy culture plays in gun violence.

And keep the conversation going on the morning thread!  
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