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.

Garlin Gilchrist II from MoveOn.org on today’s internet strike and what SOPA/PIPA could mean for internet freedom.  And reporting from Occupy Congress, Tina Dupuy from Crooks and Liars.  Plus, SOPA/PIPA discussion continues, a call for a May 1 general strike,  Governor Scott Walker in recall trou...

Corey Robin on his book The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Sarah Palin.  How great social movements provoke reaction from the Right.  And it’s J17!  Jeff Smith reports live from nation’s capitol on Occupy Congress.  Plus, Pacific Gas & Electric diverts millions in profits...

Third Party candidate Rocky Anderson on his run for President, his thoughts on Ron Paul and Occupy Wall Street.  Plus, Jeff Smith (@dontbeaputz) prepares for J17 and Occupy Congress next week.