Dylan Ratigan
Summary: Dylan Ratigan is mad as hell. Infuriated by government corruption and corporate communism, incensed by banksters shaking down taxpayers, and despairing of an ailing health care system, an age-old dependency on foreign oil, and a failing education system, Ratigan sees an America that has allowed itself to be swindled and robbed. In Greedy Bastards, his first book, he rips the lid off our deeply crooked system—and offers a way out. This country, now more than ever, needs passionate debate and smart policy, a brazen willingness to scrap what doesn’t work, and the entrepreneurial spirit to try what does. Ratigan has compiled brash and fresh solutions for building a new and better America, and with this book he has started the debate America deserves.
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Director and Co-Founder of Free Speech For People John Bonifaz joins Radio Free Dylan today to discuss his organization's mission of overturning the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling. Is there precedent for this sort of action? Is it even possible? Our system of American democracy may depend on it.
RFD #78: The Launch of United Republic by Dylan Ratigan
Are our judges as bought as our politicians are? One of the people most concerned about this is Landon Rowland, Janus Capital Chairman Emeritus and the 15th president of the Kansas City Southern Railway. Dylan had a chance to have an extended conversation with Mr. Rowland about the importance of independent judiciaries in sustaining economic development and encouraging investment, the corrupting effect of money in judicial elections, and the danger of letting "the rule of cash prevail over the rule of law."
We get emails, lots of them! In this one, Chris from Fairbanks, Alaska wants to know: Why hasn't there been an investigation into the Federal Reserve and party-interest transactions? I think knowing how the Fed really works would be instructive on the influence of money in politics.
We get emails, lots of them! Here, Johnny in Texas wants to know: You mentioned our oil advantage in the victory of World War II. Could our strategic interventions abroad in the name of oil be classified as defending America?
We get lots of emails -- here, a question from William in Baltimore: How can Federal, state or municipal governments circumvent the First Amendment with so called "permit requirements?" It seems like these new regulations on protest, voting, and the right to assemble don't really line up with the First Amendment.
We get lots of emails -- here, Mike in Alabama wants to know: When will the fallacy known as FINRA finally be exposed for the sham it is? Getting assistance from them is about as likely as a personal meeting with the Pope.
We get lots of emails -- here's Dylan's answer to Phil's question: Is the Occupy movement here to stay? Do you think it is movement that is going to successfully change the system or is it just a flash in the pan?
From Dylan's Inbox: Martha wants to know -- Who in the media and the government are willing to stand with Occupy Wall Street to support and provide information being withheld from the general public? The attention and coverage being given them by the mainstream media is embarrassing so far.
Glenn Greenwald answers email questions from listeners of Radio Free Dylan. Casey – Mansfield, Texas asks: Is there potential for freedom of speech via the Internet being taken from the general public through censure and regulations? The Wiki Leaks obstruction makes me believe it can and will.
Glenn Greenwald answers questions from listeners of Radio Free Dylan. Don from Portland, Oregon asks: What is the one central message you would suggest for the Occupy Wall Street movement that you believe would truly galvanize supporters still hesitant to embrace them?
Glenn Greenwald answers questions from listeners of Radio Free Dylan. Lee, from Hamilton, Ontario asks: In light of police brutality amidst peaceful protests, especially in Oakland, why do Occupy critics keep up the ad hominem attacks & shaming? Isn't it time to stand up for free speech?
Glenn Greenwald answers questions from listeners of Radio Free Dylan. Sue, who didn't give her city, asked: What steps can we take to fix American government NOW? What laws do we need to repeal, improve or legislate to create justice, freedom and democracy for all?
Glenn Greenwald takes questions from listeners of Radio Free Dylan. Alex from Milwaukee,WI: Who specifically should face criminal and/or civil charges in the direct lead up to the 2008 financial crash? Could you talk about the influence that private prison systems play in the expanding corrections market? What are some of the negative ways that Private Prison Systems like CCA have on the taxpayer who ultimately foots the bill?
Dylan Ratigan interviews Glenn Greenwald, columnist for Salon.com and author of "With Liberty and Justice For Some: How the Law is Used to Destroy Equality and Protect the Powerful."
