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Barack Obama and the Perils of Populism

BP is the latest corporation under attack by the White House, but polls show the public thinks BP is handling the oil spill about as well as the government is. What's the message about the President's brand of populism?  Also, the Supreme Court upholds anti-terror law, and the Tea Party movement, the religious right and conservatism in America.

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By Warren Olney • Jun 21, 2010 • 50m Listen

BP is the latest corporation under attack by the White House, but polls show the public thinks BP is handling the oil spill about as well as the government is. What's the message about the President's brand of populism? Also, the Supreme Court upholds anti-terror law, and the Tea Party movement and conservatism -- American style.

Banner image: President Barack Obama and Adm. Thad Allen meet with local leaders during a visit June 4, 2010 in Grand Isle, Louisiana. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Frances Anderton

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