Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments of Hartmann's acclaimed new book, "Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country." We invite Truthout readers to join us as, chapter by chapter, we explore these groundbreaking ideas for national transformation.

Quote of the Day: "History records that the money changers have used every form of abuse, intrigue, deceit and violent means possible to maintain their control over governments by controlling money and its issuance" James Madison

Hour One: How should Progressives respond to the tax compromise?

Hour Two: "What Progressives Don't Understand About Obama" - Thom speaks with acclaimed author and former UC Berkeley Professor Ishmael Reed - http://nyti.ms/g5rktA

Hour Three: The Madness of Obamanomics?! Thom debates Peter Ferrara, of the American Civil Rights Union - www.theacru.org