Tag Archives: Bill Clinton

4/30 Dave Zirin: Jason Collins & Gay Rights In Professional Sports

Matt & Michael hosted Nation Sports Editor, Dave Zirin, Zirin described how Jason Collins came out, the historical importance of the first openly Gay NBA athlete, the support for Jason Collins from fellow athletes and politicians, the transformation of gay … Continue reading

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4/10 Mark Blyth: Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea

Professor Mark Blyth, explained the three big reasons austerity is a problem, the impact of global trade on austerity policies, the history of the idea of austerity, why the United States is in a stuttering recovery and the Europeans have … Continue reading

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3/13 Christopher Petrella: Inside The Private Prison Industry With Matt & Michael

On today’s show journalist Christopher Petrella, explained the power of the private prison industry, why private prisons are working to be reclassified as real estate holding companies, who the biggest players in the private prison business are and how to … Continue reading

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10/1 Eugene Jarecki, The Drug Wars Destruction

Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki, discussed his new documentary on the war on drugs The House I Live In.  Jarecki, explained the origins of his commitment to social justice, how the business of the drug war works, why politicians from both major parties have … Continue reading

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9/6 DNC Day 2 With Jack Hitt & Kevin Baker and Dean Obeidallah

On today’s show Harper’s Magazine’s dynamic duo Jack Hitt & Kevin Baker called in from Charlotte and discussed Michelle Obama’s successful speech, how forgiving and organized the Democratic Party base is and how the bear hug between Bill Clinton and … Continue reading

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6/1 Cliff Schecter & Josh Orton, Wisconsin Debate Update

Cliff Schecter from Libertas, LLC discusses the distortion of John Edwards infraction and implications of Bill Clinton’s support of Bain.  Plus, Josh Orton on

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