Huffington Post’s Ryan Grim on Super Tuesday results, Mitt’s words to Ann and the quiet maneuvering of Steny Hoyer.  Also, Ed Pilkington from the Guardian on unraveling of Murdoch Empire.  And in the better half,  Obama impresses Sam, the cheery Santorum song, Kucinich’s loss and more.  Your call...

Dave Weigel from Slate on Mitt’s Michigan victory, the media’s control of the contest message and the fracturing of GOP.  Author Michael Hastingson Department of Homeland Security monitoring of Occupy Wall Street.  In the better half, Sam on woes of Schiff brothers.  Your calls and IMs.

“Rupert Murdoch” calls in and throws son James under the bus.  Bribery, government and police officials on the take, mass cover ups; Sam digsin to culture of corruption at the Murdoch empire.  California AG puts pressure on Fannie & Freddie. Plus, Majority Report’s Chastity reporter calls Sen...

Hullabaloo blogger Digby on GOP lackluster primary debate, Romney’s advice to underwater mortgage holders, vulture capitalism and more.   Plus, Santorum’s moneybomb blunder, his advice to rape victims and a settlement is reached at the Longview ports.  Your calls and IM’s.

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.

Friday favorite, Cliff Schecter joins Sam.  Today, rights that are ok for Rick Santorum’s family but not for yours?  And at the root of Ron Paul’s ”good” positions is a dark, dangerous belief system.  And on the lighter side - reviewer Rosen returns!  Plus, the state of job growth, Santorum on ga...

Matt Taibbi on Iowa caucus results, GOP primaries as a meaningless sideshow and why Ron Paul resonates with voters.  Plus, Obama’s recess appointment of Richard Cordray, fracking earthquakes.  And in the better half, capital gains as income inequality driver, God reveals results of 2012 election ...

News and posturing from Iowa: Santorum, Paul, Romney and the others.  Dave Weigel, Slate.com, talks candidates and caucus process with Sam.  Also, Occupy update: New Year’s Eve clashes and arrests at Zuccotti Park.  In better half, Ross Brockley pledges support to Ron Paul, the discussion continu...