Jim Hightower’s Radio Lowdown
Can Mass Media Promote Democracy Instead of Divisiveness? Here’s a Guy Who Did.
Every once in a great while, a major media celebrity comes along who puts his or her talent and – well, celebrity – to work for the Common Good.
Will Elon Betray Donald First, or Vice Versa?
Seeing two bloated egos like Elon Musk and Donald Trump hug-up recently in their marriage of political convenience, made me think: “Boy, there’s two who really do deserve each other!” The only question is which one will betray the other first.
Labor Day: The Ruth Shaver Story
Just before Labor Day, FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan kicked off a momentous antitrust lawsuit, challenging the $24 billion monopolistic plan by grocery giant Kroger to take over the Albertson supermarket chain.
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