The Majority Report with Sam Seder

5/16 Joel Rubin, Iran Negotiating Nukes

not-sam — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:15:08 +0000

Joel Rubin from Ploughshares Fund on Iranian nuclear capability, their goals, U.S. goals and how we track enrichment activity. Also, cold war mentality guiding the US nuclear weapons agenda. Plus, Florida denies driver’s license to gay couple. In the better half, fiscal times according to Pete Peterson, jobless numbers for seniors climb and crazy-birther Obama video. Your calls and IMs.

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Joel Rubin, Israel and the Iranian Nuke Negotiations

not-sam — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:47:31 +0000

UPDATE: Joel Rubin (@JoelMartinRubin), Director of Policy and Government Affairs for the Ploughshares Fund, joins Sam to discuss the current state of the Iranian nuclear talks, what the Iranians want and how we monitor their activity. Click thru for links and updates. Use this post as today’s thread.

Read Joel Rubin’s article, What Nuclear Weapons Cost Us – It’s the Right Time for a Debate.

5/15 Matt Taibbi, JPM & Jeff Smith, Protests in Chicago

not-sam — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:46:48 +0000

Matt Taibbi from Rolling Stone on JP Morgan Chase’s 2 billion dollar loss, banking regulation nitty-gritty and the outlook for the Too Big To Fail — even bigger now. Also, Jeff Smith from OWS on actions in Chicago during NATO Summit. In the better half, Americans Elect falls apart, decline of gold prices reveals, Egypt brokers end to hunger strike by Palestinians. Folks, support independent media – click here to become a Member or use the DONATE button to support us with a one time donation.

Matt Taibbi on JPM & NATO Protest Preview

not-sam — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:42:21 +0000

Matt Taibbi (@mtaibbi) on JP Morgan Chase, the “hedging”, the gambling and the loss. It’s a federally funded bank, so who pays and what will this do to the debate on the Volker Rule, Dodd-Frank and other regulatory legislation? Also, Jeff Smith (@dontbeaputz) from the Occupy Wall Street media team prepares for the NATO protests in Chicago. We’ll hear what’s in store. Click thru for links and updates. Use this post as today’s thread.

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5/14 Billion Dollar Misstep, Psychopaths Roam Wall Street & More

not-sam — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:18:58 +0000

JP Morgan Chase’s massive loss, Jamie Dimon’s “mulligan”, Colin Powell’s leadership motto, psychopaths roaming free on Wall Street and more. In the better half, NYPD profiling rates larger than population, John Derbyshire finally gets the boot and Facebook co-founder, “Thanks … Continue reading →

Too Big Fail, Psychopaths Roam Wall Street & More

not-sam — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:56:56 +0000

UPDATE: Link here to the article Sam references about Psychopaths on Wall Street.

The two billion dollar loss at JP Morgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon wins a TV mulligan. Colin Powell says, if you screw up…own it! Psychopaths, why they’re perfectly at home on Wall Street. Also, how the NYPD’s “profiling” numbers beat out population numbers (even tho they don’t profile….shh!). And Facebook co-founder reaps benefits of America, then says “Tchau!” Your calls and IMs. This and more. Click thru, Rep. Peter King get testy on CNN. Use this post as today’s thread.

5/11 Cliff Schecter News & Lizz Winstead Movies

not-sam — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:16:13 +0000

Cliff Schecter, Libertas LLC, on gun insanity in America, Romney as bully, Biden’s marriage equality push and more. Plus, Air America alumna Lizz Winstead reminisces with Sam and provides a movie pick. Your calls and IMs.

Cliff Schecter, News Roundup & Lizz Winstead Lizzing Free!

not-sam — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:46:13 +0000

Sam’s back LIVE! Refreshed from his day off just in time for Casual Friday. Cliff Schecter (@cliffschecter) from Libertas LLC discusses all the week’s news. We have a special Friday guest for our movie pick, comedian and author Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead). Hot off the presses, her new book is Lizz Free or Die. Check out its hilarious promo by clicking thru. You can also find other links and updates. Use this post as today’s thread.

Lizz Free or Die — Hilarious infomercial linked here!

Link to Gawker article about Gun Seller’s Trayvon target.

5/10 Jerry Ensminger, Poisoning at Camp Lejeune

not-sam — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:43:40 +0000

Marine Master Sgt Jerry Ensminger on water supply contamination at Camp Lejeune that poisoned a million people. His story, the military’s shocking reaction and what is happening today. Also, in the Better Half for members, filmmakers Karin Hayes and Victoria Bruce on We’re Not Broke a look at how multinational corporations are gaming the tax system at the expense of the public and the U.S. economy.

Jerry Ensminger, Poisoning at Camp Lejeune & We’re Not Broke, Tax Dodging Corps.

not-sam — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:59:20 +0000

Recoup Day! We’re live-to-tape but still delivering fresh new content for you!

Sam talks with Marine Corps Master Sgt Jerry Ensminger, a faithful Marine for 25 years, who learned that his daughter’s leukemia was directly linked to the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune, the military base that has housed military families for decades. The Department of Defense knew about the problem and yet over 1 million people were exposed. Jerry has become the voice for all of those seeking justice. The film Sempre Fi: Always Faithful tells his story. Click thru to see the trailer.Also, in the Better Half for members, Karin Hayes (@karinhayes) and Victoria Bruce (@vickcyn) on their documentary film, “We’re not Broke” an expose of tax dodging multinational corporations using loopholes and congressional influence to avoid Uncle Sam at the expense of the American people.