Pity the Billionaire

Thomas Frank questions why, following the 2008 economic collapse, there has not been more public outrage against those who benefit most from… read more

Thomas Frank questions why, following the 2008 economic collapse, there has not been more public outrage against those who benefit most from the economic system. He argues that instead of a backlash, the right-wing in the United States has used the crisis to further advance laissez-faire economic policies. He responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. close

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Pity the Billionaire

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Program ID:
303535-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 04, 2012 | 11:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 05, 2012 | 7:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Feb 04, 2012 | 11:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 05, 2012 | 3:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 05, 2012 | 7:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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