FDL Book Salon

FDL Book Salon The Firedoglake Book Salon hosts weekly chats with authors each Saturday and Sunday at 5:00 pm ET/2:00 pm PT at http://fdlbooksalon.com

Mainstream economic theories—why they’re wrong, and how they’ve been harming America and the worldJeff Madrick will be j...
11/26/2014

Mainstream economic theories—why they’re wrong, and how they’ve been harming America and the world

Jeff Madrick will be joining us Saturday to discuss the seven bad ideas and his new book. Hosted by Jesse Myerson, a writer and activist.

Please join the discussion with Jeff and Jesse this Saturday.

FDL Book Salon: Seven Bad Ideas: How Mainstream Economists Have Damaged America and the World
Author: Jeff Madrick
Saturday, November 29, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/11/29/fdl-book-salon-seven-bad-ideas-how-mainstream-economists-have-damaged-america-and-the-world/

A bold indictment of some of our most accepted mainstream economic theories—why they’re wrong, and how they’ve been harming America and the world.

The hidden costs of warJames Risen will join us Saturday to discuss his new book and the hidden costs of war, greed, abu...
11/21/2014

The hidden costs of war

James Risen will join us Saturday to discuss his new book and the hidden costs of war, greed, abuses of power, and endless wars. Hosted by Tim Shorrock, is a writer and commentator on US foreign policy, on US national security and intelligence, and East Asian politics.

James and Tim look forward to your comments and questions during the discussion.

FDL Book Salon: Pay Any Price : Greed, Power, and Endless War
Author: James Risen
Saturday, November 22, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/11/22/fdl-book-salon-pay-any-price-greed-power-and-endless-war/

War corrupts. Endless war corrupts absolutely.

James Gustave “Gus” Speth, Environmentalist Join us Sunday to meet and celebrate Gus Speth’s life as a major figure in t...
11/21/2014

James Gustave “Gus” Speth, Environmentalist

Join us Sunday to meet and celebrate Gus Speth’s life as a major figure in the environmentalist movement. Hosted by Will Potter, environmentalist, he has become a leading critic of the Green Scare, through his website, GreenIsTheNewRed.com.

Bring your questions and comments for Gus and Will. We look forward to seeing you.

FDL Book Salon: Angels by the River: A Memoir
Author: James Gustave
Sunday, November 23, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/11/23/fdl-book-salon-angels-by-the-river-a-memoir/

Reflections on race, environment, politics, and living on the front lines of change In Angels by the River, James Gustave “Gus” Speth recounts his

Corruption in America Join us Sunday for a discussion with Zephyr Teachout and her new book about corruption in politics...
11/13/2014

Corruption in America

Join us Sunday for a discussion with Zephyr Teachout and her new book about corruption in politics. She is an Associate Professor of Law at Fordham University and she ran against Andrew Cuomo for the 2014 Democratic Party nomination for Governor of New York. Hosted by Matt Stoller, financial journalist, screen writer, actor, and Senior Policy Advisor for Congressman Alan Grayson.

Please join the discussion with Zephyr and Matt. We look forward to your comments and questions.

FDL Book Salon: Corruption in America: From Benjamin Franklin’s S***f Box to Citizens United
Author: Zephyr Teachout
Sunday, November 16, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/11/16/fdl-book-salon-corruption-in-america-from-benjamin-franklins-s***f-box-to-citizens-united/

When Louis XVI presented Benjamin Franklin with a s***f box encrusted with diamonds and inset with the King’s portrait, the gift troubled Americans: it

Michael HastingsSaturday’s Book Salon will be a discussion about Michael Hastings' life and last book, The Last Magazine...
11/13/2014

Michael Hastings

Saturday’s Book Salon will be a discussion about Michael Hastings' life and last book, The Last Magazine, lead by Matt Farwell, a friend of Michael Hastings, who worked with Michael in Afghanistan.

The Last Magazine is the debut novel from Michael Hastings, discovered in his files after his untimely death in June 2013. Informed by his own journalistic experiences, it is wickedly funny, sharp, and fast-paced: a great book about print journalism’s last glory days, and a compelling first novel from one of America’s most treasured reporters.

We look forward to your comments and questions.

FDL Book Salon: The Last Magazine: A Novel
Author: Michael Hastings
Saturday, November 15, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/11/15/fdl-book-salon-the-last-magazine-a-novel/

[This will be a discussion about Michael Hasting's life and last book, lead by Jason Leopold, a friend of Michael Hastings.

Too Big To Jail Still waiting for the prosecutions of Wall Street and the Banks for the economic failure?Brandon L. Garr...
11/06/2014

Too Big To Jail
Still waiting for the prosecutions of Wall Street and the Banks for the economic failure?

Brandon L. Garrett will be here Sunday to discuss his hew book, and the federal prosecutors failure to prosecute for the failure of the banking system. Hosted by Dean Starkman, Pulitzer Prize journalist, media critic, and the author of The Watchdog that Didn’t Bark: The Financial Crisis and the Disappearance of Investigative Journalism.

Brandon and Dean look forward to your comments and questions.

FDL Book Salon: Too Big to Jail: How Prosecutors Compromise with Corporations
Author: Brandon L. Garrett
Sunday, November 9, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/11/09/fdl-book-salon-too-big-to-jail-how-prosecutors-compromise-with-corporations/

American courts routinely hand down harsh sentences to individual convicts, but a very different standard of justice applies to corporations.

“Framing” a discussionThe expert who wrote the book on framing, Professor George Lakoff, will be here Saturday to discus...
11/06/2014

“Framing” a discussion

The expert who wrote the book on framing, Professor George Lakoff, will be here Saturday to discuss his new book, framing and how you can use it. Hosted by Spocko.

Join George and Spocko as they discuss framing and this past election.

FDL Book Salon: The ALL NEW Don’t Think of an Elephant!: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate
Author: George Lakoff
Saturday, November 8, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/11/08/fdl-book-salon-the-all-new-dont-think-of-an-elephant-know-your-values-and-frame-the-debate/

The essential progressive guide for the issues that define our future: climate, inequality, immigration, health care, and more Since it became an

Who owns and rules America beyond the pretense of democratic popular governance?Paul Street, independent journalist, pol...
10/30/2014

Who owns and rules America beyond the pretense of democratic popular governance?

Paul Street, independent journalist, policy adviser, and historian will join us Sunday to discuss his new book about the 1% and our democracy. Hosted by Lance Selfa, author of The Democrats: A Critical History.

Paul and Lance look forward to your thoughts, comments and questions.

FDL Book Salon: They Rule: The 1% vs. Democracy
Author: Paul Street
Sunday, November 2, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/11/02/fdl-book-salon-they-rule-the-1-vs-democracy/

This book reflects on key questions raised by recent movements and statements about the status of American politics and polity—from the Tea Party to

Juvenile Prisons - One in three American children will be arrested by the time they are twenty-three.Nell Bernstein will...
10/30/2014

Juvenile Prisons - One in three American children will be arrested by the time they are twenty-three.

Nell Bernstein will be here Saturday to discuss juvenile prisons, the children’s isolation, the violence and psychological torture at the hands of the State. Hosted by Aviva Stahl, journalist, researcher and activist.

Join the discussion about juvenile prisons and detention centers. Nell and Aviva look forward to your comments and questions.

FDL Book Salon: Burning Down the House: The End of Juvenile Prison
Author: Nell Bernstein
Saturday, November 1, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/11/01/fdl-book-salon-burning-down-the-house-the-end-of-juvenile-prison/

When teenagers scuffle during a basketball game, they are typically benched.

Nixon and Watergate - it goes back to the 1968 Presidential campaign and the Viet Nam War.Ken Hughes will be here Sunday...
10/23/2014

Nixon and Watergate - it goes back to the 1968 Presidential campaign and the Viet Nam War.

Ken Hughes will be here Sunday to discuss his research in discovering the trail from 1968 campaign to the fall of a President. Hosted by James Robenalt, lawyer, author, and who has partnered with John W. Dean, Nixon's White House Counsel, to create a national continuing education program entitled "The Watergate CLE.

Ken and Jim look forward to your comments and questions about the Nixon tapes and the Chennault affair.

FDL Book Salon: Chasing Shadows: The Nixon Tapes, the Chennault Affair, and the Origins of Watergate
Author: Ken Hughes
Sunday, October 26, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/10/26/fdl-book-salon-chasing-shadows-the-nixon-tapes-the-chennault-affair-and-the-origins-of-watergate/

The break-in at Watergate and the cover-up that followed brought about the resignation of Richard Nixon, creating a political shockwave that reverberates

Money, Influence, Citizens United, Campaign Finance ReformRobert Mutch will be here Saturday to discuss his new book and...
10/23/2014

Money, Influence, Citizens United, Campaign Finance Reform

Robert Mutch will be here Saturday to discuss his new book and the history of campaign finance reform. Hosted by Greg Palast, Investigative Journalist and author of Billionaires & Ballot Bandits.

Join the discussion about buying the vote with Bob and Greg.

FDL Book Salon: Buying the Vote: A History of Campaign Finance Reform
Author: Robert E. Mutch
Saturday, October 25, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/10/25/fdl-book-salon-buying-the-vote-a-history-of-campaign-finance-reform/

Are corporations citizens? Is political inequality a necessary aspect of a democracy or something that must be stamped out? These are the questions that

Crisis Without End represents an unprecedented look into the profound aftereffects of Fukushima.Dr. Helen Caldicott, Win...
10/17/2014

Crisis Without End represents an unprecedented look into the profound aftereffects of Fukushima.

Dr. Helen Caldicott, Winner, Nuclear-Free Future Lifetime Achievement Award and the world’s leading spokesperson for the antinuclear movement, will be here Sunday to discuss Fukushima, her work and new book. Hosted by Dr. David Lochbaum, Union of Concerned Scientists.

You voice is encouraged in the discussion with Dr. Caldicott and Dr. Lochbaum.

FDL Book Salon: Crisis Without End: The Medical and Ecological Consequences of the Fukushima Nuclear Catastrophe
Author: Helen Caldicott
Sunday, October 19, 2014 2:00 pm Pacific time

http://fdlbooksalon.com/2014/10/19/fdl-book-salon-crisis-without-end-the-medical-and-ecological-consequences-of-the-fukushima-nuclear-catastrophe/

The world’s leading scientific and medical experts offer the first comprehensive analysis of the long-term health and environmental consequences of the

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