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The Housing Bubble
Dean Baker, Executive Director of The Center for Economic and Policy Research talks about the housing bubble, why it's a really big deal and why its collapse will have huge consequences. The run-up in house prices has created $8 trillion in housing bubble wealth – wealth that could disappear if house prices return to trend level – that’s a loss averaging more than $100,000 for every homeowner in the U.S.
Sports Brandalism
Jim Hightower goes to bat defending the corporate branding takeover of your favorite team.
Why We're in Iraq
Texas rabble-rouser Jim Hightower's latest animation tells the story of the administration's plan to open Iraqi oil to their cronies from the start.
Why 2008 Matters: One Vote Away
This mashup features happy rightwingers gloating over their recent victories in getting the type of people they want appointed to the Supreme Court. It's about the JUDGES, they want the JUDGES.