Dylan Ratigan is the host of msnbc's The Dylan Ratigan Show, an independently minded,

"make vs. take", analysis-fueled news program that fearlessly tackles the world of politics, money, and the unholy alliance between big business and government. Ratigan also hosts the insightful and provocative podcast, Greedy Bastards Antidote. His new book, Greedy Bastards, is out in bookstores now. Read More...

Dylan and Russell Simmons at the 92nd St Y: Thursday May 24th

May 17, 2012
Dylan and Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons will interview Dylan about the spirit and success stories of collective collaboration – from reducing emergency room trips and community health care costs to decreasing violent crime in hotspot neighborhoods. Come find out how you can be part of a renaissance of explosive growth and innovation.

Guests and Topics for Friday, May 18th 2012

May 18, 2012
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Good Friday! Here's our lineup for the last show of the week from sunny California: we'll be talking to Mike Mayo on the latest on JP Morgan, and our Friday Megapanel of Rob Cox, Ari Melber and Krystal Ball. Here's the full list of who's on deck...

Guests and Topics for Thursday, May 17th

May 17, 2012
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Here's what's coming up on today's edition of The Dylan Ratigan Show.

Tim Harford: Admitting Failure as the First Step to Success

May 17, 2012
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Collective collaboration -- or solving problems together -- is something that we've been talking a lot about on the show over the last few months. We spoke to FT's Tim Harford about using trial and error in order to succeed.

Guests and Topics for Wednesday May 16, 2012

May 16, 2012
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Dylan hit the road this week to talk to vets and entrepreneurs about creating 30 Million Jobs -- we'll get an update on some of the exciting things that are happening in California! We're also excited for a visit from Tim Harford -- his new book is an excellent look at problem-solving and adaptation.

Guests and Topics for Tuesday, May 15 2012

May 15, 2012
Dylan with Bea Cohen, the original "Rosie the Riveter"

Dylan is on assignment today at Camp Pendelton with the Transition Assistance Program Director, working with some some amazing veteran entrepreneurs. We'll bring you their story this week. Meanwhile, Matt Miller is guest hosting -- we'll talk to Governor Gray Davis and LA Times reporter Chris Megerian -- we'll talk about the latest with the California budget crisis, hear from the Commander of the USS Cole on his new book, and a visit from NY Times columnist Ross Douthat.

Blodget: Big banks are ‘kids playing with dynamite’

May 14, 2012
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JP Morgan CEO Jaime Dimon would have us all believe that his banks' $2 billion trading loss was "just a stupid mistake." But Henry Blodget (@hblodget), CEO and Editor-in Chief of Business Insider, agrees that this is just the latest indication that the shadow banking system has not gone through enough reform.

Guests and Topics for Monday, May 14 2012

May 14, 2012
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Dylan is on the West Coast today -- we'll be talking about Occupy Graduation and student debt, talk to Michael Shermer from the Skeptics Society about "believers" vs. "non-believers" when it comes to health, and a visit from author Edward Luce.

Kass’ Couch: Are You Drowning in Cable News?

May 11, 2012
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We brought in our in-house therapist, Noah Kass, to tell us what to do when you feel inundated with the 24 hour news cycle. Between cable television, Twitter, and being at a computer all day at work, it's something we probably all need a tip on!

Guests and Topics for Thursday, May 10th

May 10, 2012
1 more day till Friday!

We'll find out about the new jobs program for vets being pushed by the entertainment industry called "Got Your Six," hear from an author who spent months researching American evangelicals, and check out a new documentary called "Bailout" that explores the dark side of Wall Street.

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  • http://www.dylanratigan.com/2012/05/17/tim-harford-admitting-failure-as-the-first-step-to-success/ Tim Harford: Admitting Failure as the First Step to Success

    Collective collaboration -- or solving problems together -- is something that we've been talking a lot about on the show over the last few months. We spoke to FT's Tim Harford about using trial and error in order to succeed.

    May 17, 2012
  • http://www.dylanratigan.com/2012/05/14/blodget-big-banks-are-kids-playing-with-dynamite/ Blodget: Big banks are ‘kids playing with dynamite’

    JP Morgan CEO Jaime Dimon would have us all believe that his banks' $2 billion trading loss was "just a stupid mistake." But Henry Blodget (@hblodget), CEO and Editor-in Chief of Business Insider, agrees that this is just the latest indication that the shadow banking system has not gone through enough reform.

    May 14, 2012
  • http://www.dylanratigan.com/2012/05/11/kass-couch-are-you-drowning-in-cable-news/ Kass’ Couch: Are You Drowning in Cable News?

    We brought in our in-house therapist, Noah Kass, to tell us what to do when you feel inundated with the 24 hour news cycle. Between cable television, Twitter, and being at a computer all day at work, it's something we probably all need a tip on!

    May 11, 2012
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Dylan Ratigan Mad as Hell His Epic Network Moment We've got a real problem...this is a mathematical fact. Tens of trillions of dollars are being extracted from the United States of America.

Im Mad As Hell How About You Yesterday, on TV, I exploded. I spent two minutes giving a primal yell at our political system, demanding the extraction of our money and dignity end. It was my most heartfelt and emotional moment on television, ever.

Ron Paul Exclusive Whos Regulating Washington "I want the government to live up to their promises." Listen to Dylan's exclusive interview with Rep. Ron Paul.

Deepak Chopra Leads Meditation at Occupy Wall Street Deepak Chopra joined us at Occupy Wall Street in New York's Zuccotti Park on Monday night, and led a two minute meditation with the General Assembly.

Americas Mad as Hell Moment I'm mad as hell.  And according to the piles and piles of responses I got after my rant, so are you.  This is not a joke, trillions are being extracted from our economy by greedy bastards.  And if we don't fix this problem, then we'll end up see