#459 : Framing the Debate for America’s Future.
Framing the Debate for America’s Future. Building the case for a wealth tax. Why Democrats need to talk about race and class. Plus, Bill Press with Tom Friedman on saving American democracy.
Economist Emmanuael Saez on how America’s tax system is pushing us deeper into inequality. Ian Haney Lopez on why the fight for racial justice will win elections. Plus Tom Friedman tells Bill Press why Trump must be impeached.
Emmanuel Saez
Economist Emmanuel Saez studies wealth and income inequality around the world. His newest book argues that the American economy isn’t working for half of the nation and makes the case for a tax system that is truly progressive.
Ian Haney Lopez
In his newest book, critical race theorist Ian Haney Lopez offers a roadmap to progressive political victory. To get there, he argues we need to reframe the way we think about race and class.
Tom Friedman
Bill Press talks to New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize winning author Tom Friedman on why he believes Donald Trump must be impeached if America’s democracy is to remain intact. If you'd like to hear the entire interview, visit BillPresspods.com.
Jim Hightower
America’s healthcare border raiders.