Old Mole Variety Hour for April 20, 2009

 The Moles focus today on Capitalism and Socialism.  What is capitalism, anyway, and how does it make us unfree?  What might socialism be like?  Why don't we have more voice in how the government spends  our money, and what would  we say if we did?   Are Americans really committed to Capitalism and opposed to socialism?  (A new poll says otherwise.)   Below  are links to the segments of this show, hosted by Laurie Mercier.   Or you can hear the whole show by clicking on the arrow above.

1. Clayton Morgareidge explains why a capitalist society deprives us of our very lives.  

2.  Better uses for our billions than bombs: Jo Comerford of the National  Priorities Institute talks with Laurie Mercier about US  spending priorities.

3.  Well-read Red Frann Michel on how science fiction explores the possible worlds of socialism.

4.  A conversation about an opinion poll asking Americans to choose between capitalism and socialism: Norm Diamond and Bill Resnick.