Podcast appearances and mentions of fred rotondaro

Cara McDonough talks about her father, Fred Rotondaro, a well-respected figure in Washingon D.C., his diagnosis with cancer and death, and how we talk about death and grief with each other. Cara's a writer who has appeared in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and Salon among other places. She covers many topics, but most enjoys writing about experiences we all share. She lives in Hamden, CT  with her husband and three kids. You can read her blog and find links here: caramcduna.com

Law professor James Forman Jr. puts truth to the lie that African Americans don’t care about crime.  Author Tim Snyder says Trump’s America is not a tyranny  …. yet.  But could we slip into one? And our remembrance of Fred Rotondaro. ------------------------------------- Support the Show Had enough of Fox News, the House Freedom Caucus, and Donald Trump? If you want the facts that you won’t get from them or from the fake news sites of the alt-right … then stay tuned! . Our sponsor, 21st Century Democrats, works hard to get everyday Democrats involved in returning our party to its roots... and to success at the ballot box. Sit back and listen, then stand up and fight. And follow 21st Century Democrats on Facebook for all the latest progressive news. We’re glad you can join us. -------------------------------------     James Forman Jr. James Forman Jr. is a law professor at Yale, a former public defender,  and the author of  Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America.  Last July,  he spoke with us about how America’s  aggressive “war on crime” drew support from many African American leaders …. with devastating consequences.     Timothy Snyder Yale historian Timothy Snyder has spent decades studying the rise of fascism and authoritarianism  in Europe, and is the author of  On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the 20th Century, In an interview last July, he called on us to learn from that horrific past if we want to avoid repeating it.   Fred Rotondaro Fred Rotondaro passed away in June at the age of 78.  Born into a coal mining family in Pennsylvania, Fred’s path led him to a PhD in American Studies from NYU and a career in journalism, teaching, anti-poverty work  and civil rights advocacy.  Following his retirement, he was a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress.  Fred was a fierce opponent of programs and policies that promoted economic inequality, and we are grateful to have had him as a regular commentator on this podcast.  This is Fred Rotondaro …. in a final interview with us last April about what he really thought about President Trump.   Jim Hightower Hard times (still) in the fields.

Charlie Peters remembers the New Deal. Things have gone off the rails since then, but he remains optimistic. Why? “We have no choice,” he says. Fred Rotondaro says he is NOT optimistic, but thinks Trump will be impeached. And Bill Press talks free college with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. Support the Show 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.     Charlie Peters Charlie Peters, an influential voice for the working class AND for progressives, says he is optimistic about the American story and that Trump is one of the great wake-up calls in history for Democrats.   Fred Rotondaro Fred Rotondaro says Donald Trump is the most anti-American president we’ve ever had – a selfish farce who plays coal miners, and others, for dummies.   Pramila Jauyapal Bill Press interviews Washington State Congresswoman Pramila Jauyapal   Jim Hightower The sad saga of John Stumpf  

Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says Americans were feeling neglected for 30 to 40 years and that’s why we have Trump. Professor Peter Marcuse lets us in on a much overlooked problem – what he calls “housing for profit gone mad.” And Bill Press talks with the Huffington Post’s Ryan Reilly about the scandal of America’s local jailhouses.   Support the Show 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.     Fred Rotondaro Commentator Fred Rotondaro says the FBI’s interference in the election is tragic and needs to be investigated. In the meantime, the only hope for Trump might be that it could turn into a “Nixon goes to China” moment.   Peter Marcuse Urban planning professor Peter Marcuse says housing is a primary responsibility of government and should be about a place to live, not about real estate speculation.   Ryan Reilly Bill Press talks with the Huffington Post’s Ryan Reilly about the scandal that is America’s penal system.   Jim Hightower Koch brothers are out to conquer the countryside.

The demographics were all on Hillary Clinton’s side … but the polls missed how many Democrats would stay home. An election analysis from pollster Celinda Lake. Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says the election told Democrats that people don’t want incrementalism. They want a sledgehammer. And Congressman Steve Israel tells Bill Press that the vaunted Democratic “ground game” wasn’t as good as the Republicans’.   Celinda Lake Democratic pollster and strategist Celinda Lake says demography may be destiny, but not if people don’t show up to vote.   Fred Rotondaro Fred Rotondaro, a regular commentator on this program, says Democrats have to stop trying to be Republicans Lite. The people, he says, don’t want incrementalism. They want a sledgehammer.   Steve Israel Coming up, Democratic Congressman Steve Israel of New York tells Bill Press the Clinton campaign was lulled into believing it had a superior “ground game.”   Jim Hightower Has America turned right-wing? Or nuts?     Support the Show 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.  

Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says Hillary’s campaign is hampered by Bill’s and her tendency to say dumb things but Donald Trump’s campaign is a threat to democracy. Yale Professor Jacob Hacker makes the case for strong government to make markets work and ensure prosperity. And Bill Press talks with Joseph Zogby, a Sanders member of the Democratic platform committee.   Fred Rotondaro Progressive commentator Fred Rotondaro says despite Hillary Clinton’s recent problems, she will have the campaign organization and the entire Democratic Party behind her to launch her into the White House. Website: http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/   Jacob Hacker The fact that so many people are hostile to government is a reminder of what Yale Professor Jacob Hacker calls “American Amnesia” about how regulation brought scientific advances and ensured prosperity. Website: http://isps.yale.edu/news/blog/2016/03/jacob-hackers-new-book-american-amnesia-just-released#.Vv8sV4-cGM8   Joseph Zogby Bill Press interviews Joseph Zogby, a Sanders representative to the Democratic platform committee.   Jim Hightower What does it mean to "gig" American workers?

As Hillary Clinton homes in on the Democratic presidential nomination, political science professor Jennifer Lawless says that voting for women is no longer a novelty for most people. Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says Bernie Sanders is not going to allow Donald Trump to win the White House, but Hillary still has to reassure his supporters. And Bill Press interviews Representative Sandy Levin of Michigan on the GOP anti-poverty plan.   Jennifer Lawless Political scientist and feminist Jennifer Lawless says the polarization of politics has helped women candidates because voters now look at party affiliation and not gender. Website: www.american.edu/wpi   Fred Rotondaro Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says Hillary Clinton has plenty of work to do to bring Bernie Sanders supporters into her camp and Sander will not do anything to allow Trump to win the White House. Website: http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/   Sandy Levin Bill Press interviews Michigan Congressman Sandy Levin on Paul Ryan’s latest anti-poverty scheme.   Jim Hightower Donald Drumpf is Deranged.

Fred Rotondaro assesses Pope Francis and Paul Ryan … Lee Drutman answers the question of what kind of person runs for president … and Bill Press talks with Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports.     One of the past year’s biggest religious stories was the visit of Pope Francis to the United States, and lay Catholic commentator Fred Rotondaro assesses his message. Political analyst Lee Drutman tells us what’s wrong with our political system … partly the quality of the candidates. And Bill Press interviews West Wing Reports editor Paul Brandus about President Obama’s year.   Fred Rotondaro Fred Rotondaro, a regular commentator here, and chair of Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good, says Pope Francis is setting a standard that Catholic progressives, and the Church hierarchy, have to follow up on. http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/   Lee Drutman Political scientist Lee Drutman analyzes what’s wrong with our political system and asks the question: “Who wants to run for president?” The answer? “Only crazy people.” http://www.newamerica.org/   Paul Brandus Bill Press interviews West Wing Reports editor Paul Brandus.   Jim Hightower Turning human misery into corporate profits.

Lee Drutman says Paul Ryan may be in for a surprise … Fred Rotondaro says the Republican presidential candidates are looking for answers too simplistic … and Bill Press interviews Susan Page about the new book on the Bushes.   Political scientist and Congress-watcher Lee Drutman assesses the House Republicans under new Speaker Paul Ryan. Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says the Republicans biggest problem is they are looking for brutally simplistic answers to complicated issues. And Bill Press interviews USA Today’s Susan Page on a new book about George H.W. Bush … and his son.   Lee Drutman Political scientist Lee Drutman wonders how long it will take for Paul Ryan to come to the same conclusion as John Boehner – that the Freedom Caucus is made up of “crazy people” who he will not listen to. www.newamerica.org/   Fred Rotondaro Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro surveys the presidential field and says Bernie Sanders doesn’t have a great shot and that Trump and Carson are taking advantage of their party’s need for honesty. http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/   Susan Page Bill Press interviews USA Today’s Susan Page about the Presidents Bush.   Jim Hightower Warning: Pink ribbons don’t cure breast cancer

Fred Rotondaro talks about urban policing … author Richard Heinberg says fracking may be doomed by economics alone. And Bill Press chats with Peter Kornbluh of “The Nation.”   Another police encounter with an African-American results in death, and regular commentator Fred Rotondaro examines “the nothingness” that leads to somebody dying. Author Richard Heinberg says fracking may become less of an issue because its cost to energy companies is more than the return. And Bill Press interviews Peter Kornbluh about relations with Cuba.     Fred Rotondaro Fred Rotondaro looks at the outbreak of police-citizen violence and suggests that it is more about class than race. http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/   Richard Heinberg Author Richard Heinberg says public acceptance of the global warming crisis is growing and that we are running out of time before an economic and ecological disaster. www.postcarbon.org   Peter Kornbluh Coming up … Bill Press and his guest, Peter Kornbluh of “The Nation”   Jim Hightower Democratic senators say “Nuts to you.”          

Barney Frank with a message for progressives … Fred Rotondaro on TPP and the 2016 campaign … and Bill Press with Sister Simone Campbell, of Nuns on the Bus.   Some tough words for progressives from former Congressman Barney Frank – don’t just march -- start doing the dirty work of getting Democrats elected. Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement is doomed. And Bill Press interviews Sister Simone Campbell about the Pope’s upcoming encyclical on climate change   Barney Frank   Barney Frank says progressives have to do more dirty work, and less shouting, to get people voting, and voting Democratic.   Fred Rotondaro Fred Rotondaro take a dim view of the Trans Pacific Partnership and has some predictions about the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations.   Simone Campbell Bill Press and his guest, Sister Simone Campbell.   Jim Hightower Stop Postal executives from destroying our Postal Service.    

Fred Rotonadaro on the Cuomo legacy … historian David Chapell on the MLK-LBJ legacy … and Bill press interviews Poltico’s Burgess Everett on the new Congress.   Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says Mario Cuomo was a legend, and you might be surprised at who he thinks is a worthy successor to him as “a no apologies progressive.” With controversy bubbling about the portrayal of LBJ in the movie, “Selma,” civil rights historian David Chapell offers a nuanced view of both the president and Martin Luther King. And Bill Press talks 2016 politics with Burgess Everett of Politico.   Fred Rotondaro Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro memorialized Mario Cuomo, as a giant, a legend. And says the closest person we have to him … a no apologies progressive  -- is Elizabeth Warren. www.americanprogress.org   David Chappell What was the relationship between Lyndon Johnson and Martin Luther King? Historian David Chappell said there was friction, that both alienated a lot of people, but that they did work together to get the landmark Voting Rights Act passed. http://history.ou.edu/david-chappell   Burgess Everett Bill Press and his guest, Politico’s Burgess Everett.   Jim Hightower A corporate power grab is underway, so where's the media?

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake on police-community relations… Fred Rotondaro on Democrats needing a new brand … and Bill Press with Congressman Charlie Rangel.   Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake talks about bridging the gap between police and minority communities. Commentator Fred Rotondaro says Democrats need to create a brand … one that contrasts with the Republicans. And Bill Press talks with Congressman Charlie Rangel and the Washington Post’s  Clinton Yates about the Eric Garner case.   Stephanie Rawlings-Blake With much of the country in an uproar over police brutality, Baltimore’s Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake says law enforcement must be sensitive to the demographics of its community. http://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/   Fred Rotondaro Fred Rotondaro, one of our regular commentators, has some harsh words for Democrats who ran away from President Obama and says the party needs to establish a new brand. http://www.americanprogress.org   Charlie Rangel Bill Press and his guest, veteran congressman and civil right advocate Charlie Rangel of New York.   Jim Hightower The Benghazi investigation – a zombie that won't die.

Last term’s Supreme Court decisions on women’s rights should make Democrats happy this fall, says commentator Fred Rotondaro. Former ambassador Mike Ussery reviews U.S. diplomacy. And Bill Press interviews Joe Cirincione of the Ploughshares Fund   The Supreme Court is ready to start a new term, and commentator Fred Rotondaro reviews last year’s women’s rights decisions. Former Republican ambassador Mike Ussery reviews the world’s diplomatic and military flashpoints. And Bill Press interviews Joe Cirincione, who recently had dinner with the leader of Iran.   Fred Rotondaro Remember the Hobby Lobby case the Supreme Court decided last spring? Commentator Fred Rotondaro says voters will remember, and the anti-woman agenda of the Roberts Court should be a huge help to Democrats this fall. http://www.americanprogress.org   Mike Ussery Mike Ussery is an international businessman and a former ambassador in Republican administrations. He says that a century after World War I, it might be the Ukraine that becomes a world flashpoint.   Joe Cirinicione Bill Press and his guest, Joe Cirinicione, head of the Ploushares Fund. http://www.ploughshares.org/ Jim Hightower Marriott's shameful hotel tipping scam.

Fred Rotondaro says the border crisis is a pro-life issue. Journalist Chuck McCutcheon decodes Beltway blather. And Bill Press interviews Ohio Congressional candidate Michael Wager.   Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says the border crisis should be seen as a “pro-life” issue among Catholics, and others. Journalist Chuck McCutcheon explains the secret language spoken inside the Beltway. And Bill Press interviews Michael Wager, running for Congress in Northeast Ohio.   Fred Rotondaro With the Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Jesuit Society pushing hard for a compassionate response to the influx of unaccompanied Central American children, commentator Fred Rotondaro says he would like to see Church leaders  “turn the screws” on congressional Republicans. http://www.americanprogress.org Chuck McCutcheon What is the definition of “reasonable Republicans?” How about “adults in the room?” Sometimes they are one and the same, explains journalist Chuck McCutcheon, who has written a book  about Washington jargon. http://dogwhistlebook.com/ Michael Wager Bill Press and his guest, Ohio Democratic congressional candidate Michael Wager.   Jim Hightower The damning nuttiness of the GOP's "hell no" faction.

A holiday treatise on the Declaration of Independence by Princeton Professor Danielle Allen … regular commentator Fred Rotondaro’s assessment of Hillary Clinton’s prospects … and Bill Press talks with the Nation’s Zoe Carpenter.     As the nation celebrates Memorial Day, Princeton Professor Danielle Allen examines the power of words in the Declaration of Independence to bring us liberty AND equality. Hillary Clinton. Will she or won’t she? Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says the Democratic nomination is NOT hers for the asking, but it would be a big surprise if she doesn’t get it. And Bill Press talks with the Nation’s Zoe Carpenter about immigration reform and Republican politics.   Danielle Allen Political science professor and MacArthur genius Danielle Allen has written a book about the Declaration of Independence, and she says its powerful words about liberty AND equality are an example of how we, as individuals, can use words to achieve our political ends. https://www.ias.edu/people/faculty-and-emeriti/allen   Fred Rotondaro Fred Rotondaro of the Center for American Progress, assesses domestic politics, including Hillary Clinton’s chances of winning the Democratic presidential nomination. http://www.americanprogress.org   Zoe Carpenter Bill Press talks with the Nation’s Zoe Carpenter about immigration reform and Republican politics. http://www.thenation.com/authors/zoe-carpenter Jim Hightower America's ongoing rebellion for fairness and justice

Terry Golway reconsiders Tammany Hall … Fred Rotondaro says Obama’s foreign policy is strong … and Bill Press interviews Congressman John Sarbanes.   St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and historian Terry Golway tells us how the Irish political machine known as Tammany Hall became the forerunner of the New Deal. Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro compares President Obama to a couple of Republicans – Teddy Roosevelt and George H.W. Bush. And Bill Press interviews Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes about big money in Washington. Terry Golway Tammany Hall no longer exists, but when it did, the New York political machine created a social safety net at the neighborhood level long before government programs came along. Author Terry Golway thinks we still need strong political organizations like that. http://books.wwnorton.com/books/Machine-Made/ Fred Rotondaro Analyst Fred Rotondaro says Republicans blame President Obama for everything that goes wrong in the world, but his foreign policy is actually strong – speaking softly and carrying a big stick. http://www.americanprogress.org John Sarbanes Bill Press and his guest, Congressman John Sarbanes of Maryland. http://sarbanes.house.gov/‎ Jim Hightower California's Water Crisis is Becoming a Beer Crisis.  

Political analysis galore this first week of 2014. Authors Geoffrey Kabaservice and Erica Seifert pronounce the GOP in trouble, and commentator Fred Rotondaro predicts a rosy future for Democrats this year. What would you call Republicans who are fiscally conservative, socially tolerant, pro-civil-rights and pragmatic problem-solvers? Political scientist Geoffrey Kabaservice calls them extinct. Public opinion expert Erica Seifert says it should be good news for Democrats that, in her words, “The Republic Party is not a rational party anymore.” And, regular commentator Fred Rotondaro looks ahead into 2014 and says Obamacare will eventually be a big plus for Democrats … and that Hillary Clinton will come under pressure from the left. Geoffrey Kabaservice Professor Geoffrey Kabaservice is an expert on the once vibrant moderate sector of the Republican Party. It is now extinct, he says, and the radical right wing risks losing elections as the price of ideological purity. http://global.oup.com/academic/product/rule-and-ruin-9780199975518;jsessionid=C06457AE919A9DBEED933E0CF59CAB31?cc=us&lang=en& Erica Seifert Public opinion expert Erica Seifert says the takeover of the GOP by its Tea Party wing could be good news for Democrats because it shows the Republican Party is no longer rational. http://www.democracycorps.com/Republican-Party-Project/inside-the-gop-report-on-focus-groups-with-evangelical-tea-party-and-moderate-republicans/ Fred Rotondaro Fred Rotondaro of the Center for American Progress and a regular contributor to this netcast predicts 2014 will be a good year for the Democrats, especially as people realize the benefits of Obamacare. www.americanprogress.org Jim Hightower Bastrop's new war toy

Music historian Sheryl Kaskowitz on “God Bless America,” Fred Rotondaro on the corporate war on working people and Congressman Chris Van Hollen on the budget deal. It’s a part of our shared culture, and author Sheryl Kaskowitz tells us how “God Bless America” became such a powerful symbol. Regular contributor Fred Rotondaro says we are at a tipping point in America’s understanding of the corporate war against working people. And Bill Press interviews Congressman Chris Van Hollen on the new budget deal. Sheryl Kaskowitz Author Sheryl Kaskowitz takes a historical and cultural look at how “God Bless America” became popular and came to serve political purposes. http://gba.sherylkaskowitz.com/   Fred Rotondaro Regular contributor Fred Rotondaro gives us the lowdown on the takeover of American politics by corporate interests and their war on both politics and morality. http://americanprogress.org Chris Van Hollen Bill Press and his guest,  Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen http://vanhollen.house.gov/ Jim Hightower Wall Street regulator replaced by Wall Street conciliator.

Former ambassador Mike Ussery on the Boston bombing and Islam; Fred Rotondaro calls the NRA a paper tiger. A former Republican ambassador warns that anti-Americanism and fundamentalism is growing in the Muslim world. He also says it is not certain that the Boston bombing will actually help our relations with Russia. Regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says despite legislative setbacks on gun safety legislation the NRA will be revealed as a paper tiger. And Bill Press talks with Emily’s List communications director Jess McIntosh about the drive to elect a woman president. Mike Ussery Mike Ussery was ambassador to Morocco in Republican administrations, and in the wake of the Boston bombing, he cautions about rising anti-Americanism in Muslim countries. And, he says things could go either way in dealing with Russia in the fight against terrorism. Fred Rotondaro Fighting the NRA may take a long time, but the gun lobby is going to be revealed as a paper tiger, says regular commentator Fred Rotondaro. http://americanprogress.org Jess McIntosh Bill Press and his guest, Jess McIntosh of Emily’s List and the drive to elect a woman president. http://emilyslist.org/ Jim Hightower The cold calculation of clothing corporations.

Rendering unto Caesar – conversations this week about income taxes and about the new Pope’s commitment to the poor. With the deadline for filing your returns just days away, a historian of the income tax says you can’t talk about taxes these days without talking about class. Our regular contributor and Catholic activist Fred Rotondaro talks about his expectations for Pope Francis. And Bill Press talks with immigration advocate Angela Kelley about prospects for congressional action. Molly Michelmore Professor Molly Michelmore has written about the history of the income tax, now 100 years old. Originally, it was very popular because it was seen as a way of sticking it to the robber barons. Now, she says, we still can’t talk about taxes without talking about class. http://www.wlu.edu/x25015.xml?InsertFile=x24164 Fred Rotondaro Fred Rotondaro, a regular contributor, is a progressive Catholic activist. He sees the election of Pope Francis as a move toward a new emphasis on the issues of inequality, poverty and the role of women in the Church. http://www.americanprogress.org/about/staff/rotondaro-fred/bio/ Angela Kelley Bill Press and his guest, Angela Kelley of the Center for American Progress on prospects for immigration reform legislation. http://www.americanprogress.org/about/staff/kelley-angela-maria/bio/ Jim Hightower The wisdom of the wealthy.

Optimism abounds … on the president’s toughness… on the American people’s commitment to progressive ideals… and on the Senate’s ability to get anything done. Optimism abounds for a progressive agenda after President Obama’s second inaugural address. Law professor Larry Gibson is a biographer of Thurgood Marshall and a Democratic campaign adviser in Maryland. He is optimistic that the president’s re-election signals a more progressive vision for the United States. Our regular contributor, Fred Rotondaro of the Center for American Progress, says the president has learned he has to be tough as nails and will not have to compromise on hot-button Republican issues like the debt ceiling. And Bill Press talks with former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, who is optimistic about the ability of the Senate to actually work. Larry Gibson Law professor Larry Gibson talks with us about his new biography of the young Thurgood Marshall, and also about his optimism about the country as a result of President Obama’s re-election.http://www.law.umaryland.edu/faculty/profiles/faculty.html?facultynum=049 Jim Hightower Obama's Inaugural Address: Progressive and Presidential. Fred Rotondaro In the glow of President Obama’s second inaugural address, regular commentator Fred Rotondaro says the American public is behind  him and the president has learned to be tough as nails. Fred also has a reminder for American Catholics about a recent message from the Pope.http://www.americanprogress.org/about/staff/rotondaro-fred/bio/ Tom Daschle Bill Press and his guest, Tom Daschle, former majority leader, who talks about his optimism for the Senate despite little progress on ending filibusters.http://www.americanprogress.org/about/staff/daschle-tom/bio/

The Republican plot to destroy the Obama presidency four years ago and the Republican plot to keep Democrats from the polls this year. And how one immigrant family made it to the middle class. Michael Grunwald Time Magazine’s top political reporter, Michael Grunwald says that with all the resistance President Obama has faced from Republicans plotting to destroy his presidency, the fact that he even had a shot at winning re-election suggests, in his words, “maybe he is not a political idiot after all.”http://www.michaelgrunwald.com/ Jim Hightower The mad dogs of Citizens United Fred Rotondaro President Obama’s stimulus program helped America recover from the near-Depression left him by President Bush ... and business taxes are now lower than under Ronald Reagan. Regular contributor Fred Rotondaro reminds us that Democratic programs are not about just giving people money – they are about strengthening the economy for everyone. http://www.americanprogress.org/ Ben Jealous Bill Press and his guest, Ben Jealous, president and CEO of the NAACP on how Republicans have switched from breaking the law to using the law to keep people from voting.http://www.billpressshow.com/http://www.naacp.org/

Fred Rotondaro Vice President Joe Biden talks the language of a lot of Americans, and regular contributor Fred Rotondaro says President Obama would do well to make the vice president the point man for picking some fights with Republicans. http://www.americanprogress.org/ Michael Ussery It isn’t possible to deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, says our Republican foreign policy expert Mike Ussery. But that still doesn’t make Russia our Number One enemy, he says. Andrew Harmon Bill Press chats with the White House correspondent for the “Advocate” about the president standing up for gay marriage. http://www.billpressshow.com/ http://www.advocate.com/