Pity the Billionaire
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The economic collapse of 2008 shook many Americans faith in our free market system and created calls for reform. But in his new book, writer Thomas Frank argues that for some conservatives, the financial crisis and the Obama administration's response has only bolstered their belief in the power of the free market. Frank joins Kerri to talk about his new book "Pity the Billionaire."
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