Letters and Politics – January 14, 2013
President Obama’s first press conference of the year. Reaction with economist Richard Wolff and Harriet Fraad.
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Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
President Obama’s first press conference of the year. Reaction with economist Richard Wolff and Harriet Fraad.
Robert Pollin, economist at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, author of “Back to Full Employment,” also “Kate Pickett and Richard Wilkinson authors of, “The Spirit Level: Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger.”
Chuck Hagel’s nomination as Defense Secretary with Lawrence Korb, former Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Rebecca Griffin of Peace Action West. John Brennan’s nomination as head of the CIA with Mel Goodman, former CIA analyst. Remembering the Beatniks with Gerald Nicosia and Ron Loewinsohn.