Tea party protesters aren’t the only ones angry about the bailouts of huge banks under Bush and Obama. In Chicago this week, the American Bankers Association held their annual meeting, and activists from progressive groups and labor unions were there to greet them. The Showdown in Chicago protesters were addressed by, among others, Senator Dick Durbin and FDIC chair Sheila Bair.  Is the American Dream something for rich bankers to achieve by taking taxpayer dollars to give themselves ever-larger bonuses, or does that money belong to all of us? And is protesting in the streets and at the bankers’ meetings the best way to push for more equitable policies and stronger regulation of the financial industry?

Joining us to discuss are Matt Taibbi, journalist with Rolling Stone and author of The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion, George Goehl, executive director of National People’s Action, Christina Clausen, International Representative, United Food & Commercial Workers Union and Change to Win, and Rob Robertson of the Right To The City Alliance and Picture the Homeless.

No Comments   Spotlight