West Virginia's Redneck Revolt organizer Steven Smith is running for governor, but the many people in his movement are aiming for something bigger. ~~~ What makes an economy democratic? Author Marjorie Kelley, who wrote 'Making of a Democratic Economy' has a plan. ~~~ Nijmie Dzurinko, co-chair of the Pennsylvania Poor People's Campaign is organizing for the future of the progressive movement building on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ~~~ In his last appearance (for now), the brilliant and intrepid Chief Foreign Correspondent at Talk Media News- Luke Vargas helps us understand what's really going on out there in the world. ~~~ Author Sayu Bhojwani wrote a book titled 'People Like Us: Knocking on Democracy 's Door', and she sits down next to Thom tell him about what it takes for political newcomers to get a foothold in power. ~~~ Vincent Warren shares the activism the Center for Constitutional Rights is doing to protect justice movements around the country. ~~~ Thom asks Dr. Richard Wolff if the Fed has figured out how to avoid recessions. ~~~ Senator Jeff Merkeley sits down next Thom to share the state of the Progressive agenda in Congress, including the For the People Act... and the Senator's deep concern for the refugees imprisoned on our border.
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