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That have traditionally afellated with you. why shouldnt democrats, as we go into this budget stand by social security and adding to benefits for seniors? >> well, first of all, of course, we should stand by social security. its one of the signature achievements of progressives in the 20th century. and social security and medicare, these two huge entitlement programs, are invite tale important to the people they serve. our point, though, is that they are in danger of collapsing. if we dont -- if...

Epidemic and gun violence in this country. >> for more on this, im joined by jonathan capehart, and john rosen that will, founder of stop handgun violence. ill start with you, jonathan capehart. before we discuss the situation, i want the to ask about a joint statement today made by the family of newtowns victims. after thanking people for their kindness and thoughts at this time, they suggested the best way to help on saturday would be to perform an act of charity. i think thats something many ...

Broadcaster who had a softball boot-licking session interview with george w. bush while riding around in a pickup truck down in crawford, texas. >> when i saw you, you were -- my perception, you were totally, completely at peace. >> yeah. >> your job was done. and you seem even more at peace now. >> i am at peace. and i was honored to serve the country. i gave it my all. i have written a book that chronicles the decisions i made. and i feel -- im not desperate to try to shape a legacy. and you k...

Although i take your point that theres a financial place to have pressure on the kind of commerce we want. we see that in a lot of different areas. jonathan capehart, turning to you, part of the architect here is that this isnt just political. but we have kfgss in this country about buying green products, about labor standards, and for many people, the types of weaponry that are seen as unnecessary for hunting or self defense fall into a category that people dont think should be legitimate comme...

Profitab profitab profitable off some of these weapons. what do you make of the fact cerberus hasnt gone all the way, although some say its a sign of some progress, that they are allowing some of their investors to stay out of the guns issue if they want and not have their money used that way? >> well, immediately following the use of the bushmaster ar-15 owned by cerberus at sandy hook, cerberus announced they were going to sell, because they couldnt chenomprehend the pain these families must b...

Point that was raised, because senator warren not only in response to this, but generally wrote to several large financial institutions and banks saying they should disclose all their donations to groups across the spectrum, which would include third way. and i want to put up on the screen your response this past week was that your major donors are listed on your website. none of them are from those banks and senator warrens letter. we disclose our board of trustees and people can go there and h...

Tell the president back off on this one. our next question is from edgar musclenary. who will win the super bowl? i can tell you who is not going to win it. vikings, packers, giants. ooh, that hurts, doesnt it here in new york. i guess i kind of like the way seattle is playing. i know they lost yesterday to the 49ers. but i dont know. they just have a way. i like russell wilson, the quarterback from the university of wisconsin. now running the show for the seattle seahawks. i would say the -- i ...

It would be silly for us to do that. what she was saying was specific. companies that use company money should disclose that. the people on our board give us personal checks, because theyre philanthropists and were proud them as our donors and donate to lots of causes and politics and elsewhere. >> its an important conversation. social security to a lot of people. elizabeth warren a big figure youre debating with. i hope we can continue the discussion and appreciate you spending some time with u...

Average americans who rely on these programs. theyre not looking for solutions. theyre just looking to cut. theres a saying. if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, well, it must be a duck. well, if a group that is funded by wall street talks like a republican and acts like a republican, guess what? it isnt progressive. joining me now, our rapid response panel, john fugelsang and ruth conniff of "the progressive" magazine. ruth, how dangerous is this group to the progressive movement? lo...

No common sense relief, for example, like the proposal before congress now to allow students to refinance their student loan debt the same way homeowners refinance their mortgage. i mean, just common sense, reasonable policies for people who dont have a lot of money. and thats where millennials and gen xors are. >> john fugelsang, it seems we can now find the moderate republicans in the third way. >> well, i think youre right. and im always moderately shocked when moderate democrats say the part...