Krugman: Optimism Is Not Enough Krugman: Optimism Is Not Enough
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discusses the outlook for the US economy and the reforms necessary to prevent the next financial crisis.
Apr 8, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Baracknophobia Strikes Again Baracknophobia Strikes Again
Jon Stewart reviews the commentary of the right wingnuts who are speaking 'crazy to power' and explains the difference between tyranny and losing.
Apr 8, 2009 / The Daily Show
The Obama Budget: Fixing Foundations or Shifting Furniture? The Obama Budget: Fixing Foundations or Shifting Furniture?
While the Obamas were in Europe the House and Senate approved the president's $3 trillion budget. But the battle isn't over. What will be cut and what will remain?
Apr 8, 2009 / GRITtv
Meltdown: Resistance and the Recession Meltdown: Resistance and the Recession
Labor activist and Nation contributor Bill Fletcher, Jr. reclaims socialism and presses for a politicized grassroots movement to pressure economic changes.
Apr 8, 2009 / The Nation Video
How to Save the US Auto Industry How to Save the US Auto Industry
In five easy steps, The Daily Show's resident problem-solver John Hodgman lays out a plan to save American carmakers.
Apr 7, 2009 / The Daily Show
Jeff Madrick: Grading Obama’s Recovery Jeff Madrick: Grading Obama’s Recovery
Nation contributor Jeff Madrick looks beyond the failure of banks to guarantee loans to decades of wage stagnation and decline as a factor in the economic meltdown.
Apr 7, 2009 / The Nation Video
GOP Becomes the Party of No(minees) GOP Becomes the Party of No(minees)
The Nation's DC editor Christopher Hayes discusses the Republican's reckless abuse of the Senate confirmation process.
Apr 7, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Rethinking Afghanistan: Is Obama’s Strategy a Dead End? Rethinking Afghanistan: Is Obama’s Strategy a Dead End?
Unified in their opposition to the war in Iraq, liberal and antiwar groups are finding little common ground when it comes to Obama's escalation in Afghanistan.
Apr 7, 2009 / GRITtv
Barbara Ehrenreich: Is Capitalism Dead? Barbara Ehrenreich: Is Capitalism Dead?
Nation contributor Barbara Ehrenreich discusses the changing definition of socialism and its new relevance to the current economic meltdown.
Apr 6, 2009 / The Nation Video
President Obama’s Tough Love President Obama’s Tough Love
American classic BarcaLounger gets some bad news as Obama expands his tough love from Detroit to other industries.
Apr 6, 2009 / Saturday Night Live