Podcast appearances and mentions of neil demause

This week on CounterSpin: Few corporations have changed the U.S. business and consumer model more than Amazon. So when that corporate behemoth buys one of the country's national newspapers — it's a conflict writ large as can or should be. But things as they are, reporting on Amazon has in general looked more like representing that conflict than confronting it. Good Jobs First monitors megacompanies like Amazon and their impact on our lives. Their database, Violation Tracker Global, notes more than $2.4 billion in misconduct penalties for Amazon since 2010. The most expensive of those fines have been connected to the company's anti-competitive practices; the most frequent offenses are related to cheating workers out of wages and jeopardizing workers' health and safety. Arlene Martinez is deputy executive director and communications director at Good Jobs First. We'll talk to her about the effort to #MakeAmazonPay. A few years back, Amazon, like it does, dangled the prospect of locating a headquarters in New York City. And the city, like it does, eagerly offered some $3 billion in tax breaks and subsidies to entice the wildly profitable company to bring its anti-union, environmentally exploitative self to town. The deal fell through for several reasons, one of which was informed community pushback. We talk about it with journalist Neil deMause, co-author of the book Field of Schemes. The post Arlene Martinez on Amazon Misconduct / Neil deMause (2019) on Amazon HQ Fight appeared first on KPFA.

When a corporate behemoth like Amazon buys one of the country's national newspapers, it's a conflict writ large as can or should be.

Doug Cox developed land and homes in Coconut Grove. However, he kept the down payment of potential buyers and canceling the sales, defrauding investors and buyers. Michael Coyne was one of those potential buyers. He joins Billy Corben to talk about the experience of being swindled. Ron DeSantis gave $8 million to Jorge Mas and David Beckham for infrastructure projects around what will be Inter Miami FC's new soccer stadium. Field of Schemes author Neil deMause joins us to talk about it. Plus...Wheel of Despair returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Riley Greene's latest pants-related wardrobe malfunction, the Padres-Marlins Luis Arraez trade, the continued scuffling of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a C.B. Bucknor bit, and more. Then (52:30) they're joined by Neil deMause, author of Field of Schemes, and J.C. Bradbury, author, stadium-funding researcher, and professor of economics, finance, and […]

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, May 7, 20244:20 pm: Neil deMause, author of “Field of Schemes” about how public money is used to build stadiums for private profit joins Rod to give his impressions of the proposal Utah Jazz and now NHL owner Ryan Smith has put forward for a new Salt Lake City entertainment district.4:38 pm: Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill joins Rod to discuss how the man who fatally struck a Santaquin police officer with his semi-truck, was convicted in Oregon of a similar act, and has run from police in California and Kansas is still allowed on the streets.5:05 pm: Jack Clark, a member of the Utah Youth Symphony, has started a petition to save Abravanel Hall from being torn down as part of Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith's proposed downtown entertainment district. The petition has already gathered nearly 19,000 signatures and he will join Rod to discuss his efforts.6:05 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins the program for his weekly conversation with Rod about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss his new legislation targeting federal grant money to ultra-wealthy universities that support DEI programs and have lost control of antisemitic protests.6:20 pm: Mike Maughan, General Manager of Alta Ski Area, joins the program to discuss his “Red Snake Letter” to the Utah Department of Transportation about why he doesn't think a gondola, busing or tolling are the answer to the canyon's transportation issue and why metering lights could solve the problem.6:38 pm: Calder McHugh, Deputy Editor for Politico Nightly, joins Rod for a conversation about his piece on why late-night television hosts won't roast Joe Biden.

On the latest episode of the Debtwire Municipals Muni Lowdown podcast, Managing Editor Paul Greaves speaks with Neil deMause, author of Field of Schemes and Reporter Kunal Kamal about stadium finance.

This week, Michael is joined by Professor of Public Administration Heywood Sanders, as well as journalist and blogger Neul DeMause (author of Field of Schemes) to break down the one-page jobs report for the proposed Alexandria arena, recently shared by Monumental after months of requests. They discuss the plausibility of the estimates, the questionable assumptions, and the lack of commitments for if the estimates don't pan out--and why they're skeptical about putting millions of taxpayer dollars into the project.

Rod Arquette Show w/ Greg Hughes Rundown – “Wingman Wednesday,” February 28, 20244:20 pm: Rob Axson, Chairman of the Utah Republican Party joins Rod and Greg to preview next week's Utah GOP Caucus and clarify how the party will nominate its candidate for President of the United States.5:05 pm: Neil deMause, Author of “Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money into Private Profit” joins Rod and Greg to give his impressions of two bills that would raise taxes in Utah to pay for new hockey and baseball venues.6:05 pm: Senator Mike Kennedy joins the program for a conversation with Rod and Greg about HB165, which would require a federal officer (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) to inform the Utah Attorney General or other local law enforcement when someone in the country illegally is released from federal custody.

Record Date: 2/21/2024 Rundown Josh Nelson provides the latest report from Crain's Chicago on how Project 78 is a $4 Billion endeavor and the three reasons Jerry Reinsdorf believes the White Sox have to move out of Bridgeport. James Fegan interviews Neil deMause, who co-authored Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money into Private Profit. deMause explains what tax breaks Project 78 is already getting, what to be mindful of when Jerry Reinsdorf pitches "No new taxes," and what the likelihood of this proposal will be accepted is.  #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Alex and Bobby run through a grab bag of topics from the last couple weeks, including David Stearns as the prodigal son, meet the new Trop (same as the old Trop), some certifiably Bad Vibes in San Diego, the end of The Chaim Bloom Era in Boston, the finer points of uniform typography, Yusei Kikuchi's sleep habits, James Cameron's “Titanic,” and more. They also talk to Allison McCague from A Pod of Their Own about their annual Dollars for Dingers fundraising drive in support of the National Domestic Violence Hotline and this weekend's raffle in New York.  Links: Dollars for Dingers  Follow Allison on Twitter  Follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter  Yusei Kikuchi's need for sleep  Rays announce new stadium deal  Neil deMause on the Rays stadium news  DEA documents show A-Rod named names  Rangers announcers roast Mariners uniform kerning  The Padres are facing an “institutional failure”  Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon  Tipping Pitches merchandise  Songs featured in this episode: Smash Mouth — “Walkin' On The Sun” • Jay-Z — “Change Clothes” • Booker T & the M.G.'s — “Green Onions”

Huge news from Planned Parenthood on Thursday morning, they are announcing the resumption of abortions in the state. We welcome national baseball stadium expert Neil deMause, from Field of Schemes, to discuss the on-going conspiracy of billionaire baseball owners to grab public money they don't need. We discuss lessons for Wisconsin political leaders about the critical role they play in fighting and supporting the public interest instead of well connected ultra rich owners. Robert updates the political situation in Madison, and we discusses the important role teachers unions are playing in opposing a Nevada plan to give away public money for Las Vegas MLB stadium. House leader McCarthy formally pursues a quixotic impeachment of President Biden as the MAGA wing threatens to shut down the government and overthrow McCarthy. All of Wisconsin's Republican members of Congress supported the impeachment scheme. Meanwhile Senator Tammy Baldwin was busy actually leading, visiting rural Wisconsin talking to voters about the issues they care about. Wisconsin Republicans continue to struggle to find an opponent for Baldwin other than arsonist David Clarke who this week is busy setting the national Republican Party on metaphorical fire. The Republicans in Wisconsin continue to work to funnel more money to the rich, while Donal Trump proposed a huge new corporate tax cut on top of the largest corporate tax giveaway in American history contained in the first Trump tax package.

Neil deMause joins The Press Box with insight on a lot of the commotion coming from the western border of Missouri as both the Chiefs and the Royals might be finding new places to play ball.

0:08 — Sameea Kamal is a reporter for CalMatters covering the state Capitol and California politics. 0:33 — Neil deMause, is a journalist based in Brooklyn, NY. He is a writer and editor at Fieldofschemes.com, the companion website to his book Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money Into Private Profit. The post California State Budget Rundown; Plus, the Oakland A's Move and the Business of Sports Teams appeared first on KPFA.

Alex and Bobby touch on Bally Sports making way for blackout-free baseball in San Diego, then welcome on journalist and stadium economics expert Neil deMause to try and dream up the ideal community-integrated ballpark, exploring the history of baseball in urban areas, the long shadow of mallparks, the ruthless efficiency of today's mixed-used development stadiums, what ethical engagement with surrounding neighborhoods looks like, and much more.Follow Neil on Twitter @neildemause. Links:MLB takes over Padres broadcasts CityNerd's top 10 urbanist ballparks Field of Schemes Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise  Songs featured in this episode:Roky Erikson — “Starry Eyes” • The Chicks — Texas Man” • snow ellet — “In Reverie” • Booker T & the M.G.'s — “Green Onions”

What's a “racino”? Why does Governor Hochul want to use slot machine money to help fund the MTA? Is Mets owner Steve Cohen going to build a casino on the Citi Field parking lot? Hell Gate visits Resorts World New York City in deep Queens and chats with reporter Neil DeMause to answer these questions and more. Read Neil DeMause's Mets casino story here.Check out the New York State Comptroller's 2020 report on gambling revenues here. Support Hell Gate's work by subscribing here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longtime stadium and civic money observer Neil deMause of Field of Schemes joins Nestor to discuss the realities of free money for Steve Bisciotti

Author and journalist Neil deMause joins me on Our Social Landscape to discuss a few current topics in the world of sports. deMause is a Brooklyn-based journalist and author who has written for Baseball Prospectus, Slate, CNN Money, and the Village Voice and is the co-author, along with Joanna Cagan, of the award-winning expose into the public financing of sports stadiums, Field of Schemes.  He has also presented his work in Congressional hearings, journalism courses at Columbia, ESPN and Democracy Now!

Author Neil DeMause joins The Smooth

We miss stadiums! So much so that we dedicated an entire episode to them. The retro stadium boom was in full bloom in 2001, highlighted by the opening of PNC Park in Pittsburgh -- a really great place to watch really bad baseball. Journalist and author Neil deMause, one of the foremost experts on how stadiums get built, joins the podcast to shed new light on the dark side of public financing  for these facilities. Neil's book, "Field of Schemes," exposes how team owners get all the benefits from this arrangement, while tax payers get stuck with the bill. 

Neil deMause, writer of 'Field of Schemes' to talk about MLB's move to eliminate minor-league cities while forcing minor leaguers to play for free and what kind of impact that has on the cities.

More thoughtful attention to the "how" of re-opening is necessary, but for that, you'd need to listen to people who actually know—and care—rather than constantly handing the mic to Mr. “It Is What It Is."

After months of what seemed like fruitless negotiations between MLB and the Players Association it is starting to look like a season might happen although only 60 games. Neil DeMause joins the show and talks about why there are some owners that may not even want to play a shortened season. Then he talks about the ongoing stadium issues for David Beckham as he tries to get a stadium built in Miami.

Surprisingly, some media followed the lead of community organizers and questioned the Amazon deal—questions Amazon pulled out over rather than engage.

Air Date: 10/9/2018 Today we take a look at the monopolistic practices of Amazon with a focus on their effects on labor and wages in America Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Episode Sponsors: Newsvoice| SwingLeft| Tidal Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK| Clean Choice Energy Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content: Support our show on Patreon   SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Stacy Mitchell on why it’s time to break up Amazon - Start Making Sense from @TheNation - Air Date 2-21-18 Amazon is a radically new kind of monopoly that seeks to control all of online commerce. Stacy Mitchell says it’s time for anti-trust action to separate the Amazon Marketplace from Amazon’s own retail operations. Ch. 2: How Amazon Drives Down Wages - Senator Bernie Sanders - Air Date 9-19-18 A video from the Bernie Sanders YouTube channel explaining how Amazon drives down wages Ch. 3: Monopoly, Monopsony and highly concentrated labor markets - Building Local Power - Air Date 3-22-18 Stacy Mitchell interviews the Roosevelt Institute’s Marshall Steinbaum about why American wages aren’t rising while our economy goes through a strong “recovery.” Ch. 4: Exposed: Undercover Reporter at Amazon Warehouse Found Abusive Conditions & No Bathroom Breaks - Democracy Now! - Air Date 9-5-18 Journalist James Bloodworth, who spent a month working undercover as a “picker” in an Amazon order fulfillment center and found workers were urinating in bottles because they were discouraged from taking bathroom breaks. Ch. 5: Striking Amazon warehouse workers - Belabored (@DissentMag) - Air Date 7-27-18 On Amazon Prime Day warehouse workers around the world took action against the company. Ch. 6: Amazon Is Hurting Small Businesses -Senator Bernie Sanders - Air Date 9-26-18 Listen to this small business owner who sees firsthand the effect of Amazon's power over our economy. We should all be concerned about Jeff Bezos' greed. Ch. 7: Neil DeMause on Amazon - CounterSpin (@FAIRmediawatch) - Air Date 10-4-18 Where do we have the conversation about the impact of Amazon‘s size, its influence and its values, on community?   VOICEMAILS Ch. 8: Pushing the needle on universal health care - Zach from Atlanta   Ch. 9: Final comments on why Joe Manchin can help progressives even while being a terrible Democrat   THE MIDTERMS MINUTE REMINDER REGISTER TO VOTE: RocktheVote.org/register-to-vote/ CONFIRM VOTER REGISTRATION: https://www.headcount.org/verify-voter-registration/ CHECK VOTING DATES & POLICIES: RocktheVote.org/voting-information/ VOTER ID INFO/HELP: VoteRiders & 866ourvote.org Get Involved/Resources: THE MIDTERMS MINUTE H.Q. Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman    MUSIC: Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Parade Shoes - Arc and Crecent (Blue Dot Sessions) Felt Lining - The Cabinetmaker (Blue Dot Sessions) Cicle Veroni - Cicle Kadde (Blue Dot Sessions) Begrudge - Darby (Blue Dot Sessions) Long and Low Cloud - The Bulwark (Blue Dot Sessions) Dirtbike Lovers - Desert Orchard (Blue Dot Sessions) Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on iTunes | Stitcher| Spotify| Alexa Devices| +more Check out the BotL iOS/AndroidApp in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunesand Stitcher!  

This week we speak to Neil deMause, co-author of the book Field of Schemes about the toll that publicly funded stadiums has taken on the infrastructure of Houston, & Hurricane Harvey's manifestation of the problem. De Mause is the preeminent scholar in the country on the politics of stadium construction. We also have choice words about the Michael Bennett police brutality situation in Las Vegas, a serious clap back at the new round of anonymous Kaepernick haters, and much more.Neil deMausehttps://www.amazon.com/Field-Schemes-Stadium-Swindle-Private/dp/1567511384Twitter:https://twitter.com/neildemauseZirin, Stand With Michael Bennett Even If It's Uncomfortablehttps://www.thenation.com/article/stand-with-michael-bennett-even-if-its-uncomfortable/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | https://www.instagram.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music: Eye Examination - Del The Funky Homosapien | Bodak Yellow - Cardi B | Slippery - Migos | Ghetto Symphony - A$AP Rocky | Renegade - Jay-Z Feat. Eminem | Club Mekon - The Mekons | Get Money - Junior M.A.F.I.A. | You Da Baddest - Future featuring Nicki Minaj | The Love Song - K-OS | One Dance - Drake feat. Wizkid & Kyla | Long Train Runnin' - The Doobie Brothers | Monk's Habit - The Yellowjackets | The Wire Outro

Originally published in 1998, the book "Field of Schemes" has continued to be a hot topic for public stadium finance opponents in the 19 years since. Co-Author Neil DeMause talks about some of the issues surrounding the ability of teams to gain publicly financed stadiums, as well as the economic viability that each project actually presents to the community at large. DeMause shares insight into how large events may actually have a net-zero economic gain, and some of the misconceptions overall about team relocation. Twitter: @neildemause

Neil DeMause of fieldofschemes.com joins the show. The post That 590 Show #2 – Neil DeMause appeared first on insidestl.com.

The New York Yankees have announced major renovation plans for famed Yankee Stadium. NYC freelance writer Jason Clinkscales says the changes will make for a more fan-friendly ballpark experience. Later, Neil deMause from the Field of Schemes visits to preview stadium votes next week in Arlington and San Diego and discusses the possibility of the Pistons joining the Red Wings in Detroit's Little Caesars Arena. Plus, Nashville Predators public address announcer Paul McCann talks hockey from Music City.

Author and longtime City Limits writer Neil deMause discusses his new book on the gentrification of Brooklyn, which he covered from Coney Island to Bushwick to Atlantic Yards and beyond. Race, inequality, politics and personality all play a role in the incredible and ongoing story of how New York's largest borough was transformed.

Police strikes, threats of Zika and a $20 billion tab: Welcome to the 2016 Summer Olympics games in Brazil. But Rio's position isn't just matter of bad luck. It was actually self-imposed. Every four years countries vie to be the next host of the summer Olympics, despite cautionary tales of unnecessary stadium spending from places like Montreal and Athens. What is it about sports that make otherwise rational politicians make irrational decisions? To help answer that question, Dan and Kate are joined this week by Neil deMause, an expert in the world of publicly financed sports facilities.

Only 6,000 fans attended the final Brooklyn Dodgers game at Ebbets Field. Just more than 11,000 New York Giants fans said goodbye to the historic Polo Grounds. Neil deMause of Field of Schemes has chronicled the strange swan songs of ballparks of yesteryear.  Including how the White Sox started the trend of marketing stadium goodbyes.  Later, we take a nostalgic ride in from the bullpen in the long forgotten bullpen car.  Writer Paul Lukas looks back on the trend that saw relief pitchers hitching a ride to the mound and how some teams are looking to bring bullpen cars back.  Our Talking Shop segment examines expansion and renovation at the Pro Football Hall of Fame; how Southwest Airlines is flying against a Raiders stadium in Las Vegas; and a new plan to keep the Houston Astrodome alive.

This weekend the sporting world turns it attention to the Brickyard for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Author Lew Freedman's new book examines the history of the race and traces the many changes at the iconic race track. Voters in Arlington, Texas go to the polls this fall to vote on a new one billion dollar ballpark for the Rangers. Neil deMause of Field of Schemes checks in with his thoughts on the fast-track process and the decision to replace a stadium that is only 22 years old.

This week on the Pitch Talks Podcast we take a closer look at some of our favourite books on baseball. Featuring Jonah Keri (The Jonah Keri Podcast, his book ‘Up Up And Away’), Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (The Baseball Thesaurus) and John Cairney (Immaculate: The History Of Perfect Innings In Baseball) this trio were all recorded live at the Pitch Talks speakers series. Get out your reading glasses, pop in your earbuds and enjoy! MUSIC CREDITS: “Mining By Midnight”, “The Show Must Be Go”, “Carefree” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “You Gotta Teller” by Zeus, courtesy Arts & Crafts Inc. Show Notes: The Baseball Thesaurus by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler http://www.amazon.ca/Baseball-Thesaurus-Jesse-Goldberg-Strassler-ebook/dp/B00JDII8EU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457120184&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Baseball+Thesaurus+by+Jesse+Goldberg-Strassler Immaculate: The History Of Perfect Innings In Baseball by John Cairney http://www.amazon.ca/Immaculate-History-Perfect-Innings-Baseball-ebook/dp/B0100S6KK0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457120026&sr=8-1&keywords=Immaculate%3A+The+History+Of+Perfect+Innings+In+Baseball Up, Up, and Away: The Kid, the Hawk, Rock, Vladi, Pedro, le Grand Orange, Youppi!, the Crazy Business of Baseball, and the Ill-fated but Unforgettable Montreal Expos by Jonah Keri http://www.amazon.ca/Up-Away-Business-Ill-fated-Unforgettable/dp/0307361357/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457120265&sr=8-1&keywords=Jonah+Keri Big Data Baseball By Travis Sawchik http://www.amazon.ca/Big-Data-Baseball-Miracles-20-Year/dp/1250063507/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457120383&sr=8-1&keywords=big+Data+Baseball The Art Of Fielding by Chad Harbach http://www.amazon.ca/Art-Fielding-Novel-Chad-Harbach/dp/0316126675/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457120479&sr=8-1&keywords=the+art+of+fielding Field Of Schemes by Neil deMause & Joanna Cagan http://www.amazon.ca/Field-Schemes-Stadium-Swindle-Expanded/dp/0803260164/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457120597&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=filed+of+schemes

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Steelers-Bengals pro football catastrophe. Neil deMause of the website Field of Schemes joins to discuss the NFL's Los Angeles schemes. Finally, they assess the 2016 Baseball Hall of Fame voting. Facebook: facebook.com/HangUpAndListen Email: hangup@slate.com Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup Hang Up and Listen is brought to you by Credit Karma. Do not pay for your credit score! With Credit Karma, you can get your credit report, right now, absolutely free. There are no strings attached and no credit card is required. Just visit CreditKarma.com/save.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mike Fotis joins John to explore the psychology of Urban Meyer. Then, Neil deMause explains whether it's "stadia" or “stadiums" and how the Rams will finance one, and Awesome Etiquette's Dan Post Senning tells John how to trash talk in a nice way. Plus, the Playoffs' Tournament of Names.

Ben and Sam talk to Field of Schemes author Neil DeMause about the Braves’ proposed new park and public financing for sports stadiums.

Sam and Alan talk blown saves, blowing winds of change, and doublethink. They are joined by guest Neil DeMause, co-author of the book "Field of Schemes," which chronicles the massive corruption and deception that too often accompany the construction of professional sports stadiums.

Prime Directive host Larry Bavry meets with author Neil deMause to discuss his book, Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money Into Private Profit, and the proposed Virginia Beach Arena.

John Feffer on North Korea Neil DeMause on welfare and poverty This week on CounterSpin: North Korea's launch of several missiles on July 4th revealed once again the sensational and crisis-driven nature of US media coverage of North Korea. While media dredged up stories of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's irrationality and eccentricity, coverage left many Americans ill-informed US/North Korea relations. Korean expert John Feffer will join us to talk about the latest alleged crisis. Also on the show: Remember Ronald Reagan and his Cadillac-driving welfare queens? Now that the White House wants to tighten public assistance even further, officials are pushing a new image: welfare recipients will no longer get work credits for getting massages. What is that actually about, and does anybody — in the press corps that is – care? We'll hear about the latest round of welfare changes from journalist Neil DeMause. The post Counterspin – July 7, 2006 appeared first on KPFA.