Daily Topics - Monday February 27th, 2012
Feb. 27, 2012 9:50 amBy shawnt56Hour One: Why is Dow spying on The Yes Men? Mike Bonanno, The Yes Men / Plus, who is really behind Canadian Tar Sands company? / And, Occupy politics? Tyrone Givens, The Occupation Party
Hour Two: A win for Union workers in Chicago - Vincente Rangel, United Electrical Workers
Transcript: Thom Hartmann: The MSM Media's Love Affair with Politicians Who Spew Lies... 31 January '12
Feb. 27, 2012 9:13 amBy SueNThere's one industry - just one industry - that's specifically mentioned in the United States Constitution - and that's the press.
That's because the founders knew how important a free, open, and diligent press is to keeping a too-powerful government in check and for a population informed enough to make a democratic vote.
As Thomas Jefferson said:
Is our Afghanistan troop withdrawal in doubt?
Feb. 27, 2012 8:35 amBy louisehartmannConflicts between Afghan Security forces and US and NATO troops are on the rise in the fallout from the Koran-burning incident more than a week ago. Our withdrawal plans hinge on NATO officials working with Afghan security forces after American troops leave – but after two NATO officers were killed by an Afghan Security official – that working relationship is in doubt.
A top UN Commander has recalled his forces from Afghan ministrTranscript: Thom Hartmann: Greece & Michigan - dealt the same hand by Banksters. 30 January '12
Feb. 27, 2012 3:06 amBy SueNRight-wing politicians and their bankster buddies have dealt the same terrible hand to Michigan as they have to Greece.
When it comes to economic troubles - the United States hasn't quite reached the disaster scenario that Greece finds itself in.
The Greek economy is contracting - while the U.S. economy is growing.
The unemployment rate in Greece is 18.8% - in the US it's officially 8.5%.
Thursday 23 February '12 show notes
Feb. 26, 2012 8:52 amBy SueN- Robert Stephens II, Member-Occupy DC, law student. Occupy anarchy?
- Michael Pollok, 99% Working Group. The 99% declaration
- Steve Malzberg, Conservative commentator & talk radio host.
Wednesday 22 February '12 show notes
Feb. 26, 2012 7:37 amBy SueN- Thomas Linzey, Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund. NY Judge Rules Town Can Ban Gas Hydrofracking.
- Erich Zimmermann, Taxpayers for Common Sense. Oil & gas revenue to fund the new highway bill?
- Kristen Day, Democrats for Life of America.
Tuesday 21 February '12 show notes
Feb. 26, 2012 5:57 amBy SueN- Peter Barnes, co-founder "On the Commons" / Author. Restore the Middle Class...Commonwealth dividends for all?
- Eric Byler, Coffee Party USA. Flash Rally at SCOTUS Thursday 2/23 12 noon.
- Mark Williams, Former Chair-Tea Party Express. Is the Tea Party still relevant?
- Mark Taylor-Canfield, Occupy Seattle.
Global power shift to the Bric nations?
Feb. 24, 2012 3:43 pmBy SueNDaily Topics - Thursday February 23rd, 2012
Feb. 23, 2012 9:47 amBy shawnt56Hour One: Occupy Wall Street and the "Black Bloc Anarchists" - Robert Stephens II, Occupy DC
Hour Two: What is the 99% Declaration all about? Michael Pollok, The 99% Declaration / Plus, Geeky Science Rocks - carbon dioxide threat to ocean life
Hour Three: Is the Republican party dying? Steve Malzberg, Conservative Commentator