Episode

6/4 Seder In For Hartmann: TPP, Monsanto, Social Security, Patent Trolls & More

June 4, 2013

Filling in for Thom Hartmann, Sam discussed the Social Security Trustees new report on the solvency of the program with Alex Lawson of Social Security Works, looked at how dangerous the proposed TPP trade bill is with Melinda St. Louis, of Global Trade Watch, discussed the backlash against Monsanto with journalist Aviva Shen, how the Electronic Frontier Foundation is fighting back against Patent Trolls and much more!

And keep the conversation going on our morning thread

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