A wake up call to the people of the United States. The book addresses the problem of the broken political system caused by the dominance of big money and corporate America, and examines what the American people can do to build a government that works for everyone. It makes the case for why a mass movement involving a broad alliance of people and civil organizations from across the political spectrum is urgently needed to save the US from becoming...

"[A] fascinating look at one of the greatest social maladies of our time: overconsumption and materialism. Hosted by National Public Radio's Scott Simon, the program explores both the comical and sobering aspects of our consumerism and its enormous impact on families, communities and the environment. With the help of historians and archival film, Affluenza reveals the forces that have dramatically transformed us from a nation that prizes thriftiness...