Im the owner. For a little bit of history, the strand was founded by my grand father benjamin bass in 1927 in an area thats just a block over aalok along 4th avenue. It was called book row. There were 48 used bookstores at its height. In the 92 years since then, all of the stores have shuttered except for the strand. And thanks to readers, were Still Family Owned and still thriving. Tonight im so excited to welcome the founder and the editor of the wildly popular leftist magazine to discuss this book the socialist manifesto, the case of radical politics in an area of extreme inequality. Since founding, its been described as a light and dark times, hes been a columnist for the guardian u. S. The manifesto presents a history of socialism and an argument for the end of inequality, and we couldnt be more thrilled to hear about it. Were also excited to be recording tonights conversation with a broadcast from our friends at cspan. Joining him in this timely discussion is a writer, current af
Income groups. Im not looking to do that. But if i wanted to do it, i believe i could. Im not looking at a tax cut now. We dont need it. We have a Strong Economy. Certainly a payroll tax cut. David sound bite of President Trump telling reporters just yesterday that he was considering indexing Capital Gains taxes but today, touting a Strong Economy, the president says indexing could be seen as somewhat elitist, the word he used, also saying no need now for a payroll tax cut, but is it a mistake to take these tax cuts off the table . David, its always a mistake to take good tax cuts off the table. John kennedy didnt take it off. He had a Strong Economy in the early 60s, but put in a massive tax cut across the board individually. Go back to the 20s, coolidge did the same thing. President s have done it in the past. Inde keep this economy going, great for the market. David not elitist . It benefits everyone and also helps reduce the deficit because Capital Gains revenues always go up when
To the deflationary spiral however now because theres a strong trend of Wage Increases, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki says its over. Joining me now is seijiro takeshita, whos a professor at the university of shizuoka. Thank you for being with us today. Talk to us first of all, this is a pretty unique set of circumstances that japan has pretty unique set of circumstances thatjapan has been pretty unique set of circumstances that japan has been through for the past generation. It is todays Declaration Calls for celebration . Yes, i would think so. Concerning the fact that for two decades, we havent seen any wage rise. Where the only country to do that. There are a lot of recurring profits, bits nine redeeming to their employees. This is, in that sense, a remarkable change. In most of the estimates, there were around 4 , but now its been reported to be around 5. 2, exceeding expectations. fist been reported to be around 5. 2, exceeding expectations. Been reported to be around 5. 2, ex
The iconic 123 year old American Steel company and said its vital that the company remain owned and operated in the states. This is a big deal and notjust politically. Nippon steel is set to pay 14. 9 billion to acquire the us giant. But politically, this is territory President Biden knows well. He has cast himself as a champion of the Working Class and called himself the most pro Union President in history. He made headlines for walking the picket line with striking Auto Union Workers last fall. Unionised steelworkers could lend the president support in his election bid. They form the largest industrial union. And for his part, donald trump pledged to block the deal if he takes the white house again. They agreed that Foreign Ownership would leave the us vulnerable when it comes to prioritising their own defence and infrastructure. Its bound to become a topic of conversation between key allies when japanese conversation between key allies whenjapanese Prime Minister when japanese Prime
Giant us steel have fallen sharply, after President Biden weighed in to oppose a near 15 billion takeover of the firm by a japanese company. Us steel is based in pittsburgh, pennsylvania a key battleground in this years election. The takeover deal, agreed in december, has caused major controversy there. But any move to block it could raise tensions with japan a vital ally for the us as it tries to counter the growing power of china. From new york, erin delmore reports. President biden is taking a stand against a deal in the making. Us steel, an american company, is set to be bought by nippon steel, a japanese company. But President Biden says that us steel should stay in the us. L115 says that us steel should stay in the us in the us. Us steel the stronger in the us. Us steel the stronger america in the us. Us steel the stronger america is in the us. Us steel the| stronger america is made in the us. Us steel the stronger america is made here. The president praised the iconic 123 year o