Thom looks at why it's easier to kill on the streets of Florida than on the streets of Baghdad. Also discussed: the history of the Koch Brothers and their continued influence on the Republican party, the radiation from the Fukushima disaster hitting California, and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom looks at the latest from the 1 percent's war against the middle-class.
Bill Moyers talks with activists about an initiative to open Americans’ eyes about income inequality. He also delivers an essay on how the broadcasting industry has neglected its responsibility to the public.
Paul Volcker on why banks are wrong to undermine the Volcker Rule, Carne Ross on the power of ordinary people to effect change in government and commerce, and a Bill Moyers Essay.
In this excellent discussion led by Chris Hayes, the role of the media is the focus. Is the media putting Trayvon Martin's shooter on trial? Is Trayvon Martin accurately portrayed? Why is crime down substantially but our fear is up?
Nine years after Baghdad erupted in “shock and awe,” we’re once again hearing in America the drumbeat for war in the Middle East. Now, the bull’s-eye is on Iran. But what we need more than a simple change of target is a complete change in perspective
Thom Hartmann discusses the new report that reveals that the top 5 U.S. banks control 52% of the industry's wealth
As President Obama heads to Oklahoma to announce the fast-tracking of the southern portion of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Oklahoma to Texas, Democracy Now speaks with 350.org’s Bill McKibben.
Thom Hartmann takes a deeper look into Paul Ryan's radical budget that only benefits the 1%.
Bill Moyers talks with former Senator Byron Dorgan about making sure big banks play by rules that protect consumers from financial calamity, and how those big banks continue to leverage power and influence to avoid responsibility while maximizing profits.
Bill Moyers talks with former Citigroup Chairman John Reed to explore a momentous instance: how the mid-90’s merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group – and a friendly Presidential pen — brought down the Glass-Steagall Act