• Raging Inflation

  U.S. Economy

  Nicholas von Hoffman: Our paychecks are disintegrating as we drive them to the bank. Forget hope and change: why aren't the candidates talking about inflation?

• McCain's Mansions

  U.S. Economy

  Brave New Films : Exactly how many luxury homes do John and Cindy McCain own?

• For a New Economics

  Economic Policy

  The tepid platform Democrats will adopt in Denver isn't a new social contract, but it does go places Republicans never will. Let's hope Obama does better.

• The Politics of Pandering

  U.S. Economy

  Nicholas von Hoffman: Until they come up with real solutions to our current economic crisis, Obama and McCain should stop trying to buy votes with fuel rebates.

• Economic Free Fall

  U.S. Economy

  William Greider: We are flirting with catastrophe, and our foreign creditors are part of the story.

• Radio Nation with Laura Flanders

  U.S. Economy

  Radio Nation : Naomi Klein asks if the economy is at risk, or if it's really capitalism? Plus, Annabelle Gurwitch and the celebrating the death of the GOP.

• The Suicide Solution

  U.S. Economy

  Barbara Ehrenreich: Believe it or not, suicide is becoming an increasingly popular response to dealing with debt.

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• Should Will Smith Play Obama?

  Arts, Culture, & Entertainment

  The Colbert Report : Stephen Colbert suggests that playing McCain would be a bigger stretch for the Academy Award nominated movie star.

• Colbert vs. the Fire-Breathing Liberal

  US Politics & Government

  The Colbert Report : Progressive Congressman Robert Wexler discusses his new book and what liberalism means for America.

• Barbara Ehrenreich Takes On Colbert

  U.S. Economy

  The Colbert Report : Barbara Ehrenreich discusses her new book, This Land is Their Land, and riffs on the 'New Inequality' with the king of deadpan.