#349 - October 8, 2017

Published: Oct. 7, 2017, 1 p.m.

The Supreme Court takes up the outrageous gerrymandering of the Wisconsin legislature. Professor Emily Bazelon explains the issue for us. Political strategist Jim Zogby says Democrats must recapture the votes of the age-old coalition that used to vote for them. And Jason Dick of Roll Call discusses the prospects for gun safety legislation.

Support the Show

Goal Thermometer

Are you tired of Tea Party Republicans and Rush Limbaugh dominating the airwaves? Do you want the facts you won't get on Fox -- or even on CNN? Then stay tuned.

 

Emily Bazelon

Legal analyst Emily Bazelon says Republican gerrymandering is so bad it would require a Democratic voting margin of 7 percent nationwide to break even in House races.

 

Jim Zogby

Nuts and bolts organizing is the key for progressives to turn the country around, says campaign operative Jim Zogby.

 

Jason Dick

Bill Press interviews Roll Call’s Jason Dick about the Las Vegas shootings.

 

Jim Hightower

When will Wall Street quit being stupid?