Robert Johnson is the Executive Director of the Institute for New Economic Thinking 

David Dayen is an author and Executive Editor of The American Prospect

Nancy Altman is President, Social Security Works

Sonali Kolhatkar is a journalist and the founder, host and executive producer of "Rising Up With Sonali," 

David Sirota is a journalist and former speechwriter for the Bernie Sanders campaign

Libby Watson is a staff writer at The New Republic

Politics Reporter, HuffPost

A cultural theorist who studies the intersection of culture and economics, she is Contributing Editor at AlterNet, where she received the Bill Moyers/Schumann Foundation fellowship in journalism for 2012. She is also a frequent contributor to Reuters, Al Jazeera, Salon, Huffington Post, and other outlets

Prof. Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York.

Professor Wolff is also Host of the program “Economic Update” on Free Speech TV, which airs Tuesdays from 8 to 9pmET, and Founder of DemocracyAtWork.info

Micah Uetricht is the managing editor of Jacobin and host of Jacobin Radio's The Vast Majority. He is the author of Strike for America: Chicago Teachers Against Austerity and coauthor of the forthcoming “Bigger than Bernie: How We Go from the Sanders Campaign to Democratic Socialism.”

Maria L. Svart is an American activist and National Director of Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the United States. She has been National Director since June 2011.

John Nichols is Nat’l Affairs Correspondent, The Nation and author of many books including The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party: The Enduring Legacy of Henry Wallace's Anti-Fascist, Anti-Racist Politics

Harvey J. Kaye is the Ben & Joyce Rosenberg Professor of Democracy and Justice Studies. Author and editor of numerous works, including "The American Radical, Are We Good Citizens?" "Thomas Paine and the Promise of America", and "The Fight For The Four Freedoms: What Made FDR And The Greatest Generation Truly Great". Kaye teaches courses on American history, politics, and society.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a Public Health Doctor. Epidemiologist. Former City Health Director. Progressive. Author, http://healingpoliticsbook.com. Host #AmericaDissected.

Janos Marton is a lawyer and criminal justice reformer who has spent his career fighting against powerful interests and standing up for New York communities. He is a candidate in the 2021 Democratic Primary for Manhattan District Attorney, taking place on June 22, 2021.

Rebecca Cokley is the director of the Disability Justice Initiative at American Progress, where her work focuses on disability policy.

Prof. Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York.

Professor Wolff is also Host of the program “Economic Update” on Free Speech TV, which airs Tuesdays from 8 to 9pmET, and Founder of DemocracyAtWork.info

Professor Kelton has worked in both academia and politics. She served as chief economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee (Democratic staff) in 2015 and as a senior economic adviser to Bernie Sanders’ 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns. She currently works as a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Stony Brook University, and she holds Visiting Professorships at The New School for Social Research, the University of Ljubljana, and the University of Adelaide. She is a member of the TopWonks network of the nation’s best thinkers and one of POLITICO’s 50 Most Influential Thinkers (2016). She was previously Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of Missouri, Kansas City.

Her forthcoming book, The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and Creating an Economy for the People (summer 2020), shows how to break free of the flawed thinking that has hamstrung policymakers around the world.

Dr. MarkAlain Dery is an infectious diseases doctor & focus on negative impacts of poverty on health. He founded 102.3 WHIV FM, radio dedicated to human rights & social justice.

Max Blumenthal is the Senior Editor of the Grayzone Project, now at GrayzoneProject.com, and Author of several books, including "The 51 Day War: Ruin and Resistance in Gaza" “Republican Gomorrah”, and “Goliath”. He is also co-host of the Podcast, “Moderate Rebels”

Nathan J. Robinson is a PhD student in Sociology & Social Policy and the editor of the magazine Current Affairs. He is author of several books including, Trump: Anatomy of a Monstrosity and Super Predator: Bill Clinton’s Use and Abuse of Black America.

Matthew Hoh is a Senior Fellow, Center for International Policy

Prof. Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York.

Professor Wolff is also Host of the program “Economic Update” on Free Speech TV, which airs Tuesdays from 8 to 9pmET, and Founder of DemocracyAtWork.info 

Dr. MarkAlain Dery is an infectious diseases doctor & focus on negative impacts of poverty on health. He founded 102.3 WHIV FM, radio dedicated to human rights & social justice.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Center Executive Director Liz Watson discusses the cruelty behind Trump's proposed budget; Mckayla Wilkes joins to discuss why she's challenging the establishment Steny Hoyer

Liz Watson is the executive director of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center.

Mckayla Wilkes is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 5th Congressional District.

Prof. James Kwak on his new book, "Take Back Our Party: Restoring the Democratic Legacy" available in paperback and ebook from Strong Arm Press now https://strongarmpress.com/catalog/take-back-our-party/

James Kwak is a professor at the UConn School of Law and the chair of the board of the Southern Center for Human Rights. He is the author or co-author of three previous books: 13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown (with Simon Johnson), White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters To You (with Simon Johnson), and Economism: Bad Economics and the Rise of Inequality.

Dr. MarkAlain Dery is an infectious diseases doctor & focus on negative impacts of poverty on health. He founded 102.3 WHIV FM, radio dedicated to human rights & social justice.

Jen Perelman is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 23rd Congressional District. The primary is August 18, 2020
Jen was born in North Miami, Florida. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in 1992, a master's degree from Northwestern University in 1994, and a J.D. from St. Mary's University in 2000. Perelman's professional experience includes working as an attorney.She has been associated with the Juvenile Justice Committee, the League of Women Voters Broward, the Democratic Women's Club of West Broward, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, the Broward County Bar Association, the Sunrise Movement of South Florida, and the Mobile School Pantry.

 Aisling McCrea is podmistress/editor/writer @curaffairs

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host. Talkers Magazine named him America's #1 most important progressive host and the host of one of the top 10 talk radio shows in the country every year for over a decade. A four-time recipient of the Project Censored Award, Hartmann is also a New York Times bestselling author of thirty-two books, translated into multiple languages.

Nomiki Konst is an advocate, writer and political communications strategist regularly appearing on national media outlets discussing politics. She's Founder & former Executive Director of The Accountability Project, an investigative news start-up centered on political corruption. She hosted The Accountability Podcast, which focuses on political corruption.

Rebecca Cokley is the Director, Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress, 

Steve Way is a 29 year old substitute teacher by day and stand up comedian by night. He was born with Muscular Dystrophy and is an advocate for disability ...

Will Fischer is a U.S. Marine veteran and the Principal at Port Side Strategies

Director, Racial Politics Project, Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Public Law

Author, "Merge Left: Fusing Race and Class, Winning Elections, and Saving America"

Mohammed Missouri is the Executive Director of Jetpac

Nancy Altman is the Executive Director of Social Security Works

Prof. Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York.

Professor Wolff is also Host of the program “Economic Update” on Free Speech TV, which airs Tuesdays from 8 to 9pmET, and Founder of DemocracyAtWork.info

Daniel Marans is a political reporter for HuffPost

Congressional Progressive Caucus Center Executive Director Liz Watson discusses the cruelty behind Trump's proposed budget; Mckayla Wilkes joins to discuss why she's challenging the establishment Steny Hoyer


Liz Watson is the executive director of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center.

Mckayla Wilkes is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 5th Congressional District.

Prof. James Kwak on his new book, "Take Back Our Party: Restoring the Democratic Legacy" available in paperback and ebook from Strong Arm Press now https://strongarmpress.com/catalog/take-back-our-party/

James Kwak is a professor at the UConn School of Law and the chair of the board of the Southern Center for Human Rights. He is the author or co-author of three previous books: 13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown (with Simon Johnson), White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters To You (with Simon Johnson), and Economism: Bad Economics and the Rise of Inequality.

Linda Benesch on austerity in election 2020; Max Blumenthal on the shadowy app in the middle of the Iowa caucus debacle 


Linda Benesch is the Communications Director for Social Security Works

Max Blumenthal is an author and editor of The Grayzone (thegrayzone.com) 

Dr. MarkAlain Dery is an infectious diseases doctor & focus on negative impacts of poverty on health. He founded 102.3 WHIV FM, radio dedicated to human rights & social justice.

Jen Perelman  is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 23rd Congressional District. The primary is August 18, 2020
Jen was born in North Miami, Florida. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in 1992, a master's degree from Northwestern University in 1994, and a J.D. from St. Mary's University in 2000. Perelman's professional experience includes working as an attorney.She has been associated with the Juvenile Justice Committee, the League of Women Voters Broward, the Democratic Women's Club of West Broward, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, the Broward County Bar Association, the Sunrise Movement of South Florida, and the Mobile School Pantry.

Wendell Potter is an American advocate for health insurance payment reform, New York Times bestselling author and a former health insurance industry communications director.

Prof. Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York.

Professor Wolff is also Host of the program “Economic Update” on Free Speech TV, which airs Tuesdays from 8 to 9pmET, and Founder of DemocracyAtWork.info

Podmaster general, editor & writer, Current Affairs Magazine

Find out more about The Hidden History of the War on Voting & buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-History-War-Voting-Stole/dp/1523087781/

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host. Talkers Magazine named him America's #1 most important progressive host and the host of one of the top 10 talk radio shows in the country every year for over a decade. A four-time recipient of the Project Censored Award, Hartmann is also a New York Times bestselling author of thirty-two books, translated into multiple languages..

"Intersectional Feminist. Challenging status quo. Host: The Nomiki Show / Alum:
@theyoungturks

@siriusxm

@CBSNlive
surrogate
@berniesanders
. / It's "No-me-KEY"

Jodi Dean is an American political theorist and professor in the Political Science department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York state. She has also held the position of Erasmus Professor of the Humanities in the Faculty of Philosophy at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her Latest book is: Comrade: An Essay on Political Belonging

Ryan Grim is the Washington Bureau Chief to The Intercept, a contributor to The Young Turks, and author of “We’ve Got People:

Krystal Ball  is an American journalist, politician, and news talk anchor on Rising with the Hill's Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti, a news program hosted by The Hill. She is also a businesswoman and has previously been a certified public accountant. Ball has made multiple appearances as a political commentator and Democratic strategist on television news channels, including Fox News, CNN, and CNBC.
Her new book with Saagar Enjeti is The Populist's Guide to 2020: A New Right and New Left are Rising from Strong Arm Press - out on February 8th and available for pre-order now: https://strongarmpress.com/catalog/the-populists-guide-to-2020-a-new-right-and-new-left-are-rising/

Marianne Williamson is an author, teacher, thinker, and former presidential candidate

Helaine Olen is an author and opinion writer for the Washington Post

Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York.

Professor Wolff is also Host of the program “Economic Update” on Free Speech TV, which airs Tuesdays from 8 to 9pmET, and Founder of DemocracyAtWork.info

Linda Benesch is the Communications Director at Social Security Works in Washington, D.C. where she advocates to expand Social Security, improve Medicare, and lower prescription drug prices. Her portfolio includes media relations, writing communications materials, and social media outreach. She is also an associate producer of SSW’s sponsored radio show, The Zero Hour with RJ Eskow.

Cole Stangler is a Paris-based journalist. With work published in outlets like The Guardian, The Nation, Jacobin, The Atlantic and elsewhere.

Danny Sjursen is a retired US Army officer and regular contributor to Antiwar.com. His work has appeared in the LA Times, The Nation, Huff Post, The Hill, Salon, Truthdig, Tom Dispatch, among other publications. He served combat tours with reconnaissance units in Iraq and Afghanistan and later taught history at his alma mater, West Point. He is the author of a memoir and critical analysis of the Iraq War, Ghostriders of Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge. Follow him on Twitter at @SkepticalVet.

Maj. Danny Sjursen is a US Army strategist and former history instructor at West Point. He served tours with reconnaissance units in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has written a memoir and critical analysis of the Iraq War, Ghostriders of Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge.

Originally Aired: January 5, 2019

Sarah Jaffe is a Nation Institute fellow and an independent journalist covering labor, economic justice, social movements, politics, gender, and pop culture. Her work has appeared in The Nation, Salon, the Week, the American Prospect, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, and many other publications. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast, as well as an editorial board member at Dissent and a columnist at New Labor Forum. "Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt" is her first book.

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Professor Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York.
Professor Wolff is also Host of the program “Economic Update” on Free Speech TV, which airs Tuesdays from 8 to 9pmET, and Founder of DemocracyAtWork.info

David Dayen is a fellow for In These Times and a contributor to The Intercept. His first book, “Chain of Title,” about three ordinary Americans who uncover Wall Street’s foreclosure fraud, was released in May 2016. The book was the winner of the Studs and Ida Terkel Prize. With Rebecca Burns, Dayen recently co-authored the new book, “Fat Cat: The Steve Mnuchin Story”

Originally Aired; January 5, 2019