Sam hosts Ari Berman, writer at Mother Jones, to discuss his the midterm elections and his recent piece ”How Wisconsin Became the GOP’s Laboratory for Dismantling Democracy”. Then, Sam is joined by Aaron Kleinman, director of research for the States Project at Future Now, to discuss how Democrats...

Author, historian and columnist Rick Perlstein on political maneuvering in the mid-west, Republican bullying tactics and the confusion over Democratic Party principles, why the Left isn’t represented.  And, Romney just not getting click-thrus. In the better half, “To Vote or Not to Vote” Sam resp...

On day of WI Recall we discuss Detroit, where American Dream and middle class flourished, now is canary in coal mine for all U.S. cities.  Filmmaker Heidi Ewing on her new film Detropia, a haunting look at the iconic American city.  Also, Jamie Kilstein from Citizen Radio petitions to fight Jonah...

Huffington Post’s Amanda Terkel in Wisconsin reporting on tightening recall race.   Both sides are energized, sending in big name supporters: Bill Clinton, Chuck Norris and Sarah Palin and the outcome could result in a party split for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.   Also, Honeywell’s -.7% tax...

Sam comments on upheaval at Current and our man in Wisconsin Josh Orton with news of recalls, the GOP strategy involving fake democrats and tacking further right, Romney loses with women.  In the better half, the commerce clause. Your calls and IMs.