Episode

5/15 Matt Taibbi, JPM & Jeff Smith, Protests in Chicago

May 15, 2012

Matt Taibbi from Rolling Stone on JP Morgan Chase’s 2 billion dollar loss, banking regulation nitty-gritty and the outlook for the Too Big To Fail — even bigger now.  Also, Jeff Smith from OWS on actions in Chicago during NATO Summit.  In the better half, Americans Elect falls apart, decline of gold prices reveals, Egypt brokers end to hunger strike by Palestinians.  Folks, support independent media – click here to become a Member or use the DONATE button to support us with a one time donation.

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