Dylan Ratigan

Under which president would the slogan “You’re better off to commit a war crime than to blow the whistle on a war crime” apply? George W. Bush? Nope. Barack Obama.

As Obama chooses to bury his head in the sand in regards to the abusive treatment of PFC Bradley Manning, groups are making sure he is not forgotten by holding protests around the world.

We talk to Medea Benjamin of CodePink to find out why they're not giving up the fight.

Under which president would the slogan “You’re better off to commit a war crime than to blow the whistle on a war crime” apply? George W. Bush? Nope. Barack Obama.

As Obama chooses to bury his head in the sand in regards to the abusive treatment of PFC Bradley Manning, groups are making sure he is not forgotten by holding protests around the world.

We talk to Medea Benjamin of CodePink to find out why they're not giving up the fight.

What does the earthquake mean to Japan’s fiscal future? Will one of the possible ripple effects of the disaster in Japan be a period of meaningful economic growth? Is the correct response to an environment of deprived economic activity to cut, or is it to invest and spend?

Dylan talks with Marshall Auerback, Senior Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, about how Japan and the U.S. can begin to allocate capital in a way that solves problems, ultimately bringing advancement in infrastructure, society, and social structure.

What does the earthquake mean to Japan’s fiscal future? Will one of the possible ripple effects of the disaster in Japan be a period of meaningful economic growth? Is the correct response to an environment of deprived economic activity to cut, or is it to invest and spend?

Dylan talks with Marshall Auerback, Senior Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, about how Japan and the U.S. can begin to allocate capital in a way that solves problems, ultimately bringing advancement in infrastructure, society, and social structure.

“Make no mistake, the perils and problems that plagued our nation years ago in the financial crisis—yes, it’s been years—still plague us to this day. Much like an untreated cancer, it will affect us up and to the point where we actually acknowledge it and deal with it,” says Dylan.

That’s the message that Gretchen Morgenson and Josh Rosner, co-authors of Reckless Endangerment are trying to deliver: that this problem can be dealt with in the way that we have dealt with other issues in our own history — personally and collectively. Their new book provides not only an authoritative account of the financial crisis, they take a hard look at who is to blame for letting the crisis happen. Here’s Dylan’s recent interview with them.

“Make no mistake, the perils and problems that plagued our nation years ago in the financial crisis—yes, it’s been years—still plague us to this day. Much like an untreated cancer, it will affect us up and to the point where we actually acknowledge it and deal with it,” says Dylan.

That’s the message that Gretchen Morgenson and Josh Rosner, co-authors of Reckless Endangerment are trying to deliver: that this problem can be dealt with in the way that we have dealt with other issues in our own history — personally and collectively. Their new book provides not only an authoritative account of the financial crisis, they take a hard look at who is to blame for letting the crisis happen. Here’s Dylan’s recent interview with them.

Is what we do who we are? Does it matter what title is on your business card? Dylan Ratigan and Minyanville CEO Todd Harrison talk about finding a meaningful life outside of the fast paced world of Wall Street on this episode of Radio Free Dylan.

GUEST BIO:

Todd Harrison, Founder and CEO of Minyanville.com, author of "The Other Side of Wall Street: In Business it Pays to Be An Animal, in Life it Pays to Be Yourself." Todd has 20 years of experience on Wall Street. He spent 7 years on the worldwide equity derivative desk at Morgan Stanley as Vice President, was Managing Director of Derivatives at The Galleon Group, and was President of the $400 million hedge fund Cramer Berkowitz.

Is what we do who we are? Does it matter what title is on your business card? Dylan Ratigan and Minyanville CEO Todd Harrison talk about finding a meaningful life outside of the fast paced world of Wall Street on this episode of Radio Free Dylan.

GUEST BIO:

Todd Harrison, Founder and CEO of Minyanville.com, author of "The Other Side of Wall Street: In Business it Pays to Be An Animal, in Life it Pays to Be Yourself." Todd has 20 years of experience on Wall Street. He spent 7 years on the worldwide equity derivative desk at Morgan Stanley as Vice President, was Managing Director of Derivatives at The Galleon Group, and was President of the $400 million hedge fund Cramer Berkowitz.

What if there was a two-for-one solution to both our jobs crisis and our energy crisis? What if we could kick our addiction to oil and bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.? Jon Rynn, author of Manufacturing Green Prosperity: The Power to Rebuild the Middle Class, believes it's time to invest in new green infrastructure and manufacturing, and push our country towards a more sustainable energy plan while getting Americans back to work.

What if there was a two-for-one solution to both our jobs crisis and our energy crisis? What if we could kick our addiction to oil and bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.? Jon Rynn, author of Manufacturing Green Prosperity: The Power to Rebuild the Middle Class, believes it's time to invest in new green infrastructure and manufacturing, and push our country towards a more sustainable energy plan while getting Americans back to work.