As the country struggles with an expanding income gap and a slow recovery from the Great Recession, some wonder if capitalism is the best system available. We examine what a post-capitalistic democracy in the United States might look like. We also discover the importance of community-sponsored cooking, and discuss the Republican agenda for the 114th Congress on their first day of work.
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The Republican Agenda For The 114th Congress
Now that Republicans are in control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, what will their priorities be? A conservative analyst discusses what issues could be at the top of the Republican legislative agenda.
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Achieving A Post-Capitalist Democracy
Despite being in the midst of what he calls a “downward spiral created by the tyranny of wealth and privilege,” our guest says it’s possible to transform ourselves into a sustaintable democratic society. He shares his ideas for propelling the United States into a post-capitalistic democracy in the 21st Century.
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Wisconsin Life: Community Cookbooks
We talk with a culinary historian about the rich history of community cookbooks, and the role they played in early social networks.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Cynthia Schuster Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- John Samples Guest
- Robert W. McChesney Guest
- Traci Nathans-Kelly Guest
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