One Market Under God: Extreme Capitalism, Market Populism, and the End of Economic Democracy: Based on Thomas Frank’s book of the same title, this speech is a presentation of some of the era’s “idiocies,” including market populism, or the idea that markets are fundamentally democratic. Tom delves deeper into some examples, such as the irony of the management theorist/corporation relationship and the communist Dow, and why we could not help any of it from happening. Through his social commentary, he shows how the 1990’s did not live up to its promises, and how the era’s failure affects us today. 

 

How Conservatives Won the Heart of America: Tom presents the deep contradictions and ironies that lie at the heart of American politics. As the Republican Party became dominant, Americans saw the rise of a new plutocracy and the demise of common folks’ interests. Tom provides insight into right-wing Americans and how they have changed our nation.

 

Washington’s Wreck: Based on Tom's most recent bestseller, The Wrecking Crew, Tom explores the damaging effects of conservatism on Washington today. As he argues that conservatism has “wrecked” the traditional structures of bureaucratic government, he exposes the state of Washington and all its shortcomings.