Previous Episode: #434 : America on Edge.

Building an economy that works for everyone, and how to pay for it. Plus, the decline of diplomacy under Donald Trump.

 

A moral budget to end poverty in America.  The massive failure of the GOP tax plan. And a conversation with Wendy Sherman, lead negotiator on the Iran nuclear deal.

 

Shailly Gupta Barnes

In June, the Poor People’s Campaign, along with the Institute for Policy Studies released a “Moral Budget” to end poverty in America. Shailly Gupta Barnes is one of its authors and she says it’s a necessary response to the needs of all Americans.

 

Frank Clemente

President Trump’s tax cut plan is proving to be a huge give away for corporations and the wealthy.  Frank Clemente offers a progressive plan for tax reform that can bring fairness to the American economy.

 

Wendy Sherman

Bill Press talks with Ambassador Wendy Sherman on the possibility of war with Iran and the narrowing space for diplomacy under Donald Trump.

 

Jim Hightower

How to get Congress to reform our broken healthcare system.