Thom Hartmann comments on a piece by Sarah O'Connor in the Financial Times that says the U.K., under Conservative leadership, is in the midst of its fastest increase ever of its minimum wage.

Thom Hartmann shares about Tefere Gebre, executive vice president of the AFL-CIO, being arrested while protesting at Democracy Awakening and wonders why the media didn't cover it.

Thom Hartmann comments on a report that at least 22 local Republican conventions in Texas have passed resolutions calling for a vote on Texas seceding from the United States.

Thom Hartmann comments on Right-Wing whack job Michelle Malkin's frantic calls for a wall on our Canadian border to keep out the "Islamist terrorists".

Thom Hartmann shares about a group of Democratic and Republican Attorneys General who have signed a letter encouraging President Barack Obama to pardon former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman. Call the Whithe House comment line at 202-465-1111, and encourage President Obama to do just that. For more on Don Siegelman's story go to www.Free-Don.org.

Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan, in for Thom Hartmann, discuss how the Democratic Party platform can help heal the party after a tough primary season.

Thom Hartmann comments on Vice President Joe Biden saying that Israel's government is leading that country in the wrong direction. Biden made his comments during a speech to J Street, a pro Israel, pro peace group.

Danielle Guilday, in for Thom Hartmann, talks with Greg Palast Investigative Reporter-BBC News & The Guardian / Author, "Billionaires & Ballot Bandits" / His film, Vultures and Vote Rustlers is now available on DVD , Website: www.gregpalast.com/, about the aftermath of the BP oil disaster and how those who helped with the cleanup are now dealing with health issues.

Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan, in for Thom Hartmann, discuss the Treasury Department's decision to replace Andrew Jackson with Harriett Tubman on the front of the $20 bill with John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent-The Nation Magazine AND Co-Author w/Robert McChesney of the new book People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy, Website: www.thenation.com

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Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan, in for Thom Hartmann, discuss Ted Cruz's dismal performance in the New York Republican Primary with John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent-The Nation Magazine AND Co-Author w/Robert McChesney of the new book People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy, Website: www.thenation.com

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Thom Hartmann comments on Treasury Secretary Jack Lew's decision to replace Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill.