Polluter Billionaire David Koch Says Tea Party 'Rank And File Are Just Normal People Like Us with Lee Fang, Reporter/Blogger Think Progress.org

As the 112th Congress began its session today numerous rule changes were proposed including those governing filibusters and the PAYGO system, many rules which seem to favor Republican legislation. Thom talks with John Nichols about how these new rule changes may affect the new body. Then, a recent study suggests that the US bee population is dwindling which could have devastating effects for our nation's food supply. Thom talks with George Langworthy and Maryam Henein, Co-Directors of "Vanishing of the Bees" about the ripple effects of a dwindling bee population. Finally, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia recently commented that the 14th Amendment does not provide equal protection for women. Thom talks to Amanda Carey and Julianne Escobedo Shepherd about women's rights in the US

As the 112th Congress begins, many are wondering what change will occur. Thom gives his opinion on what needs to happen in order for the US government to be turned back over to the people and not big corporations.

Thom is joined by Nir Rosen, award-winning independent journalist and author "Aftermath: Following the Bloodshed of America's Wars in the Muslim World". Also, Thom confronts Seton Motley www.LessGovernment.org - Are the Republicans engaged in a form of terrorism by attempting to repeal healthcare reform while 50 million are uninsured? Plus much, much more.