Radio show transcripts
Transcript: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, March 6, 2008
Dec. 22, 2008 4:09 pmBy georgevapProfessor Ha-Joon Chang, a Professor at the University of Cambridge on the Faculty of Economics and Politics, wrote "Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism" which tells the true history of tariffs in the United States as well as the very real problems with "free trade." Want to bust some myths? Listen to Professor Chang and read his book.
Transcript: Bernie Sanders: Economy, Bailouts. 19 December 2008
Dec. 21, 2008 8:17 pmBy georgevapThom Hartmann talks with Senator Bernie Sanders, 19 December 2008
[Thom Hartmann]: And greetings, my friends! Patriots, lovers of democracy, truth and justice, Believers in peace, freedom and the American way, December 19th, Thom Hartmann here with you, broadcasting live today from home. Here in Portland, Oregon. We have snow. We have been having snow on and off all this week and I could not get out of my driveway today. So it’s me and Higgins in the studio and I’m sure he will weigh in and say Hi! to you in a bit.
Transcript: Ellen Brown, 29 October 2008
Dec. 18, 2008 7:14 pmBy georgevapEllen Brown, an attorney and author of "Web of Debt", describes the activities of the president's plunge protection team and recommends federalizing the Fed.
Thom Hartmann interviews Ellen Brown, 29 October 2008
Transcript: Thom on 'Countdown with Keith Olbermann', 12 December 2008
Dec. 16, 2008 6:30 pmBy georgevapThom argues that the GOP opposed the auto bailout in order to bust the unions.
Thom Hartmann on 'Countdown with Keith Olbermann' with guest host David Shuster, 12 December 2008
[David Shuster]: If the GOP is seen as trying to kill or cripple G.M. and Chrysler in order to punish hundreds of thousands of American workers for supporting Democrats, today's news could represent a sea change, not just for the economy, but for American politics.
Joining us now to weigh in is Air America Radio's Thom Hartmann.
And, Thom, thanks for your time tonight.
Transcript: Ellen Hodgson Brown, 09 December 2008
Dec. 14, 2008 11:14 amBy georgevapReinvent America's currency, banking system. Nationalize the Federal Reserve. America should print its own money instead of selling debt to the Fed which prints the money to pay for it, and then leverages it by a factor of 10.
Thom Hartmann interviews Ellen Brown, 09 December 2008
Transcript: Senator Barbara Boxer, 09 December 2008
Dec. 12, 2008 10:19 amBy georgevapThom and Senator Barbara Boxer discuss the economy, the need to rebuild infrastructure and switch to renewable energy. They also discussed the auto manufacturers bailout and the hypocrisy of those senators whose states have subsidized foreign auto manufacturers at a much higher rate than the American auto makers are asking for, yet are threatening to filibuster the bailout.
Transcript: Creating a Middle Class rant, 04 December 2008
Dec. 10, 2008 10:26 amBy georgevapThom explained that a middle class is necessary for a democracy, that a middle class is not a normal thing, and the ways one can be brought about.
Transcript: Larry Beinhart, 03 December 2008
Dec. 8, 2008 10:14 amBy georgevapLarry Beinhart observes that looking at US data, top rate tax cuts lead to boom then bubble then crash, bank failures, and recession or depression.
Thom Hartmann interviews Larry Beinhart, 03 December 2008