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Full Show 5/22/12: Booker and Bain

Thom talks Cory Booker and Bain Capital w/ Journalist Tommy Christopher, corporate capitalism with Economist Gar Alperovitz and voter reform with Nirvana Co-Founder Krist Novoselic. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses the new SuperPAC ad targeting President Obama and which billionaires are behind it.

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The "Iron Law of Oligarchy"

The wealthy elite are taking over America - and they're trying their hardest to turn the US into a complete oligarchy. How do we stop their destruction of our democracy - and protect the values and ideals that this nation was founded on?

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Will the soft peddle take down of Obama work?

Karl Rove - the mastermind behind the Bush White House - wants to pass the blame for America's economic mess - and he's using $25 million dollars to do it. How is Rove using half-truths and psychologic mind games to confuse the American public - and how can you see straight through his lies?

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Something Stinks - John Edwards & a 30 Year Jail Term?

Mike Papantonio, Attorney/Host-Ring of Fire Radio, joins Thom Hartmann. The jury in the John Edwards case has now deliberated for three days without reaching a verdict - and if convicted - Edwards could face 30 years in jail. Meanwhile - Republicans that get caught up in sex scandals get off scott free - and are applauded by their colleagues. So what's really going on here?

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The Good, The Bad and The Very Very Mastigophoricously Ugly!

The Good! *CleanStar Mozambique* The venture - formed by the companies CleanStar Ventures and Novozymes - is a biofuels operation in Mozambique that seeks to support local farmers - prevent deforestation and provide a cleaner-burning fuel for local residents and the environment. The Bad! *Iowa Republican Party* The Iowa Republican Party released it's official party platform on Monday - and it is filled with far-reaching and Tea-Party approved policy ideas. For starters - birtherism is an official stance of the party now - and the party argues that a candidate for President must provide proof of US citizenship. The Very Very Ugly! *Pastor Charles Worley* The North Carolina So-Called Pastor gave a sermon this weekend to his congregation - discussing how he thinks America should deal with homosexuality.

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The Nirvana of Instant Runoff Voting

Krist Novoselic, founder and bassist of the rock band Nirvana, joins Thom Hartmann. While lawmakers bicker over legislation in Washington - across America - Voter ID laws are disenfranchising thousands of citizens. It's clear our political system is broken - so what are some ways to rebuild Washington - and make sure the vote of every American is heard?

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The Rise of the New Economy Movement

Gar Alperovitz, Professor of Political Economy at the University of Maryland / Historian / Political Economist, joins Thom Hartmann. As austerity continues to batter the Eurozone nations - there are new fears that a severe recession is on the horizon. Are we witnessing the end of corporate capitalism in the global economy - and if so - what will take its place?

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So Cory Booker takes money from Bain...

Tommy Christopher, Mediaite.com joins Thom Hartmann. This weekend - Newark Mayor Corey Booker criticized President Obama over his attacks on Mitt Romney's time at Bain Capital. Now - we've learned that he's collected tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from Bain Capital executives. So - what were the real motives behind Booker's attack on the President?

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