Politics

"Pity the Billionaire: The Hard-Times Swindle and the Unlikely Comeback of the Right"

Thomas Frank

About the Program

Thomas Frank questions why, following the 2008 economic collapse, there hasn't been more public outrage against those who benefit most from our economic system.  He argues that instead of a backlash, the right-wing in the United States has used the crisis to further advance laissez-faire economic policies.  Hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.   

About the Authors

Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank is the author of One Market Under God, What's the Matter with Kansas?, and The Wrecking Crew.   He is the founding editor of The Baffler and a columnist for Harper's.  For more information, visit tcfrank.com.

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"Pity the Billionaire: The Hard-Times Swindle and the Unlikely Comeback of the Right"

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  • Sunday, February 5th at 7pm (ET)
  • Sunday, February 5th at 3pm (ET)
  • Saturday, February 4th at 11pm (ET)
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