This week, Matt Rozsa on why Democrats should take a stand on legalizing marijuana. Author David Cay Johnston on why a year of President Trump is worse than we think. And Bill Press interviews Democratic Strategist Karen Finney on grassroots activists, women candidates and the possibility of a mid term blue wave.

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Matthew Rozsa

Jeff Sessions’ plan for a federal crackdown on states that legalize marijuana may be seen as an unwelcome escalation in the war on drugs. Journalist Matthew Rozsa sees something else … a moment of opportunity for Democrats

 

David Cay Johnston

David Cay Johnston is an award winning journalist who once revealed President Trumps “true net worth.”  Now, he’s revealing the President’s true impact on American lives.

 

Karen Finney

Bill Press talks with Democratic Strategist and former Clinton campaign spokeswoman Karen Finney about how progressive Democrats can turn grassroots energy into electoral victory.

 

Jim Hightower

Are job incentive programs good for communities?