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Only a Progressive renaissance can rebuild the middle-class
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Today we discuss the need for a Progressive Renaissance, one that is already occurring. The political field is already fertilized. It’s just waiting for the seeds and the nurturing. Are Progressives ready to farm it?
Our special guest today is former MSNBC contributor and former co-host of The Cycle Krystal Ball.
Krystal Ball is a University of Virginia graduate with a bachelor’s degree in economics. She is a certified public accountant and an entrepreneur. In 2010 she ran for Congress in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. While her run was unsuccessful, she was named by Forbes Magazine as number 21 on the magazine’s “The Top Most Powerful Women of the Midterm Elections.” She put on a valiant effort in a race stacked against her.
Krystal Ball showed her character as she assisted the recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana. She showed her resolve against evil as she led a boycott against Rush Limbaugh for his attack on Sandra Fluke.
Krystal Ball has a new book out titled “Reversing the Apocalypse: Hijacking the Democratic Party to Save the World” that challenges Democrats resettled their roots to FDR’s New Deal and advocating a more interventionist economic agenda. She is the founder of People’s House Project.
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Blog of the week
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My Blog Posts Of The Week
- Trump is a fascist. The insanity of the media and politicians treating Trump with a false balance.
- Charter Schools are frauds. The actions of a former administrator at a public school prove it.
- We can print money responsibly to fulfill all our progressive policy requirements.
- Why are conventional toothpaste tubes not eco-friendly?
- Have wildlife crossings become more common in North America, and are they effective
- Dana Bash exposed J.D. Vance for defending Trump: He has dinner with ‘antisemitic’ Nick Fuentes.
- Kristen Welker’s challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham sent him into an unhinged warmongering rant.
- The interview clarifies that the New York Times Executive Editor, Joe Kahn, is willfully delusional.
- Rep. Jamaal Bowman nailed it at anti-Semitism hearing: ‘I work in an institution that teaches hate.’
- Jake Tapper exposes Trump sycophant ND Gov Doug Burgum: Is Biden buying your welfare citizens’ vote?
- Are algae still being cultivated and processed for renewable biofuels?
- What are the environmental/climate benefits (or drawbacks) of the Inflation Reduction Act?
- Fmr. Georgia Republican Lt Governor: He’s voting for a decent man, Biden, not a criminal, Trump.
- Christian Politicians & religious figures: The data says it is you who are a danger to our children.
- Tim Scott went all fascist on Meet The Press making it clear he will only accept a Trump win.
- AT LAST! Journalists defend student protesters on the merits. They’re on the right side of history!
- Washington GOP: We do not want to be a democracy — bad idea!
- Could plain-ol’ beach sand be the next frontier in renewable energy?
- What is wind repowering and why are environmentalists so bullish on it?
- Woe the pancakes! Is maple syrup really at risk due to global warming?
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