This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” author says Democrats blow off right-wing populism and “walk right into the buzz saw every time.” Also: what to expect when you’re expecting a Republican Senate, and Silicon Valley’s take on indentured servitude.

(Trouble listening? Right-click to download the podcast here.)

Guests, in order of appearance: Bill Boyarsky, Thomas Frank, Jennifer Gollan, Matt Smith and Anthony Arnove.

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