David Rothkopf, Author of the new book "Power, Inc.:The Epic Rivalry Between Big Business and Government--and the Reckoning That Lies Ahead" joins Thom Hartmann. Striking a balance between private and public power is a major goal for society today - and correctly reaching it will help us prosper in the 21st century. So how do we achieve this balance?

Thom discusses the new report that reveals that the top 5 US banks control 52% of the industry's wealth. Also discussed: Obama's support of the Keystone Pipeline, the GOP's continued war against science and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom looks at who's really to blame for the murder of Trayvon Martin.

The Good! *Montana Judge James Reynolds* On Tuesday - Reynolds rejected a Republican-backed ballot initiative that aimed to help Conservatives in Montana Supreme Court elections. The Bad! *Los Angeles City Council* The Los Angeles City Council has become the first city in the country to approve a resolution to censor radio and TV. and the Very Very Ugly! *Senator John Thune * In the wake of the Trayvon Martin tragedy - Senator Thune and his Republican colleagues are trying to turn America into the Wild Wild West.

Traditional thinking has always been that a bilingual child will have a harder time learning in school. But what does new research say about being bilingual - and could speaking two or more languages really help fight one of the most horrible diseases in America?