Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democr

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democr


(2016/05/10) Nothing free about corporate trade agreements (TPP and TTIP)

May 10, 2016

Edition #1013 Today we take a look at the dangerous effects of trade agreements like the TPP and TTIP and some ways to fight against them before they’re passed. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill Ch. 2: Act 1: Forum on why we must stop the TPP - A Corporate Takeover - Lori Wallach (@WallachLori) Ch. 3: Song 1: So Far So Close - Jahzzar Ch. 4: Act 2: Where inequality comes from - Jim @HightowerNews - Air Date: 2-15-16 Ch. 5: Song 2: Who lies - Emma's Revolution Ch. 6: Act 3: How 'Free' Trade Agreements Could Keep Government From Protecting us... - @Thom_Hartmann - Air Date: 05-07-16 Ch. 7: Song 3: Middle America - Chris Priest Ch. 8: Act 4: The TTIP Leaks: What We Learned - Majority Report (@MajorityFM) - Air Date: 05-07-16 Ch. 9: Song 4: Which Side Are You On - Natalie Merchant Ch. 10: Act 5: Who is behind Obama's push for TPP? - Jim @HightowerNews - Air Date: 2-17-16 Ch. 11: Song 5: The Silvery Light of a Dream - The Apples in Stereo Ch. 12: Act 6: Forum on why we must stop the TPP - A Corporate Takeover - Kevin Zeese (@KBZeese) Voicemails Ch. 21: Wade's white, straight, cis, male privilege on display - Marti from Madison, WI Ch. 22: A cab driver's perspective on contact work - James from Brisbane, Australia Ch. 22: Sign up to donate, I just did! - Josh from Dallas, TX Voicemail Music: Loud Pipes - Classics Ch. 23: Final comments on how we do what we do and how you can help Closing Music: Here We Are - Everyone's in Everyone Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!