The real story behind the ongoing labor strikes started long before Scott Walker's battle with public employees. Thom explains how the 'Starve the Beast' strategy has been killing democracy in the US for more than 30 years. Then, nearly a quarter of American homeowners are upside down on their mortgages. When will the nation bail out the middle class? Plus, the same right-wing activist who went after ACORN is aiming at NPR. In a panel discussion, Thom talks about how "gotcha journalism" is changing the way news is reported in the US. And it appears the bubble economy is back and one bank in particular is rolling in the dough! Don't miss Thom's daily take on another possible financial meltdown.

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There is still no budget deal in Wisconsin and state Democrats remain across state lines in defiance. Thom talks to Wisconsin Democrat State Senator Chris Larson about the growing support his party is receiving nationwide. Then Thom talks to California Congressman Henry Waxman about the ethics complaint filed against Governor Walker. Plus how does the most powerful country in the world allow 16 million children to live in poverty? Thom debates that topic with Yaron Brook, President and Executive Director at the Ayn Rand Institute. And as New York Republican Congressman Peter King prepares to launch his investigative hearings into American Muslim communities, Thom talks about the major divide King is creating in the US

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