#483 : An economic recovery that works for all.

06/07/20 • 52 min

An economic recovery that works for all. Why racial equity matters. How billionaires are getting richer in the middle of a pandemic. Plus, George Floyd’s death and the reckoning of America.

The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic for people of color. Plus, how tax breaks for the rich are standing in the way of a fair recovery. And Bill Press with CNN’s Bakari Sellers, author of My Vanishing Country.

Danyelle Solomon

The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on every community across the United States, but nowhere more than in communities of color. That’s why Danyelle Solomon is calling for a recovery that will reduce the racial wealth gap rather than increase it.

Frank Clemente

Within the most recent coronavirus stimulus package is a tax cut that is making the rich richer at the expense of everyone else. Frank Clemente says it’s time to put an end to this millionaire’s give away.

Bakari Sellers

What justice means in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Bill Press with CNN commentator and author of My Vanishing Country, Bakari Sellers. If you'd like to hear the entire interview, visit BillPressPods.com.

Jim Hightower

Beware of a Trump Coup!

An economic recovery that works for all. Why racial equity matters. How billionaires are getting richer in the middle of a pandemic. Plus, George Floyd’s death and the reckoning of America.

Danyelle Solomon

Frank Clemente

Bakari Sellers

Jim Hightower

Beware of a Trump Coup!

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#482 : Making real change.

Making real change. The dangers of politics as a spectator sport. The political potential of nonviolent activism. Plus Bill Press on the political rise of Nancy Pelosi.

How to move beyond political hobbyism and make real change. Plus, what is nonviolent resistance and why does it work? And Bill Press with journalist Molly Ball on her new biography of Nancy Pelosi.

Eitan Hersh

Author Eitan Hersh says millions of Americans see politics as a form of self-expression rather than as a mechanism for change. In his new book, he explains why this is bad for democracy and shows us a way toward more effective political participation.

Todd Hasak-Lowy

In his new book for young readers, Todd Hasak-Lowy tells the stories of powerful leaders who used nonviolent resistance to bring lasting change. He says what they understood about politics and power is a necessary lesson for today’s world.

Molly Ball

How Nancy Pelosi became the most powerful Democrat in the country. Bill Press with author Molly Ball. If you'd like to hear the entire interview, visit BillPressPods.com.

Jim Hightower

What does “Small Government” buy us?

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#484 : Making politics matter.

Making politics matter. Taking action for racial justice at the ballot box. Fighting back against voter suppression. Plus, why one conservative thinker wants to stop Donald Trump from leading for another four years.

How politicians can make a difference in the fight against systemic racism. Plus, what Wisconsin can teach us about how to vote during a pandemic. And Bill Press with neoconservative political commentator Bill Kristol.

Ada Briceño

Ada Briceño believes in an all-encompassing fight against police brutality and systemic racism that goes beyond protest. That’s why she calls on all of us to vote for politicians who will take a stand in the fight for racial justice and make real change.

Ben Wikler

Ben Wikler says voter suppression is a core strategy in the Republican strategy to reelect Donald Trump, and they are willing to put lives on the line. That’s why he’s leading a fight for universal mail-in voting in Wisconsin.

Bill Kristol

Neoconservative political commentator Bill Kristol talks with Bill Press about why Trump is incapable of being the leader the nation needs. If you'd like to hear the entire interview, visit BillPressPods.com.

Jim Hightower

Unmasking America’s mask profiteers