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1/19 Rick Perlstein, Conservatism, Romney & Freedom. Jeff Smith, Occupy Wall Street

January 19, 2012

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Historian and journalist Rick Perlstein discusses the political roots of Mitt Romney, the enslavement of Santorum’s grandfather and today’s conservatism.  Plus, Jeff Smith on Occupy Congress, his experience in our nation’s capitol and why D.C. is so out of touch.  Plus, your calls and IMs.

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